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The Byrne Brothers' Matterhorn attempt
Event: Geaspar Byrne's fundraising
£4,565.00 raised of £4,478.00 target
93 donations
My Target:
£4,478.00
£4,565.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
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My story
WE MADE IT! Thanks for all your support. Here are some photos of the climb and you can read about the summit day and some more on the charity below. Geaspar and Maghnus Byrne
The climb:
We're happy to report that on Thursday the 4th of August 2011, we both successfully reached the 14,692ft (4,478m) summit of the Matterhorn.
The mountain has an unusually large amount of snow this summer which made for a nerve racking few days of crossed fingers hoping for sufficiently calm weather to allow us to make a summit attempt. Luckily, right on cue, after the first 5 days of rock climbing practice and altitude training on some other large peaks, the weather forecast started improving and it looked like we might get a chance on the 4th... We made the initial climb to the 3,260m Hornli Hut on the Wednesday and set off from there at 4.30am on the morning of Thursday the 4th. The climb was exhausting - unrelentingly steep, slippery underfoot (the snow I mentioned) and very exposed for much of the time. A few hours after dawn, a little tired but very relieved, we had made it to the top and were treated to amazing views of the snow covered Alps against huge blue skies. It actually took longer to get down than it did to get up due to the unstable snow but I won't go into that!
The charity:
Mary's Meals is an international charity with roots in Argyll in Scotland - like us! They set up school feeding projects in communities where poverty and hunger prevent children from gaining an education, providing meals in school for over 500,000 children in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. Mary's Meals not only addresses the immediate needs of hungry children by giving them a daily meal, it also allows those children to receive an education that can provide an escape from poverty for themselves.
My gallery 8
My charity
Mary’s Meals
Charity Registration No. SC022140
Mary’s Meals is an international movement that sets up school feeding projects in communities where poverty and hunger prevent children from gaining an education. The charity now feeds more than 600,000 children every school day and it costs just £10.70 / €12.40 / $16.80 to feed a child for a year.
Donations 93
Seriously impressive Geaspar! Best of luck with the climb and well done on your fundraising.
Donation by Ciara C on 27/07/11
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Great effort. Wishing you the best of luck !
Donation by Charles Wilkinson on 27/07/11
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Best of luck!
Donation by Digger, Lis & Freddie on 27/07/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
We wish you well and send support. [We are devotees of Longfield and Colonsay]Jo and MacIain Service]
Donation by George Service on 27/07/11
Have a great time buddy, then get back to playing touch we need subs as we're not all fit enough to climb mountains.
Donation by Oggie and Laura on 26/07/11
There's an extra £5 if you base jump off the top?! All the best!!
Donation by Ben Young on 26/07/11
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Don't forget to enjoy the view from the top!
Donation by Mark Hennebry on 26/07/11
£25.00
GB, all the best for your climb next week old boy. Remember to get a photo at the top before getting frostbite. T
Donation by Tim Knockton on 26/07/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Best of luck GB. Look forward to hearing all about it! VB x
Donation by Vicki Biermann on 25/07/11
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Good luck, the Byrne Brothers! Look forward to hearing your adventures upon your safe return to Hong Kong, Maghnus.
Donation by Tammy Fan on 23/07/11
£25.00
"Climb if you will, but remember that courage and strength are naught without prudence..." Best of luck Geasp
Donation by Jonathan Retter on 22/07/11
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good luck to you both but PLEASE be careful! Aunty and David
Donation by Caroline Stephenson on 22/07/11
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Good luck Geaspar!
Donation by Evan Hurwitz on 22/07/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Very impressive feat - best of luck to you both. Chris & Amber
Donation by Chris Lewis on 22/07/11
£55.00
Hugely impressed, just be careful! Good luck to you both, Colin & Andy
Donation by Colin Robertson on 21/07/11
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Good luck Geaspar
Donation by brian wallace on 21/07/11
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Super effort mate! All the very best of luck, Simon and Katy
Donation by Katy Best on 20/07/11
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Good Luck to the Byrnes. Hope all goes to plan.
Donation by Pete & Charlotte Hambling on 20/07/11
Good Luck Boys! The Johnstons, Glassard
Donation by Alison Johnston on 20/07/11
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Good Luck Geaspar. Have you been watching the Eiger Sanction too many times and think you are Clint Eastwood?
Donation by Paul Cleworth on 20/07/11
£25.00
Good luck!
Donation by Cliff Baty on 20/07/11
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good luck guys!
Donation by Francois Stoessel on 20/07/11
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
I shudder to think what you're going to attempt next year. Best of luck!
Donation by Tom Fogarty on 20/07/11
Good luck GB! Stop at Zum See to pile into the Dôle rosé on the way down - fantastic spot.
Donation by Fraser Bennett on 20/07/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Glasgow for it GB !
Donation by Charlotte Mackie on 20/07/11
Donation summary
- * Online donations£4,565.00
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£4,565.00
- Gift Aid£632.50
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