Jacob Jones is fundraising for Comrades of Children Overseas

Jake's Goes Kilimanjaro Crazy

Kilamanjiro

on 09/11/2009

These boots have to get me to the top!

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Jacob Jones

Raising money for

Comrades of Children Overseas

Charity Registration No. SC030428

COCO is a children's charity that is trying to make a BIG difference to the lives of children affected by poverty, war, famine and disease. COCO wants to give them a positive and happier future

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Jacob Jones

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Raised: 146%

Target: £4,000.00
Raised so far: £5,847.62

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My story

Hello Everyone,

I am going for a walk. uphill. for a good cause.

During the first week of November, I'll be treking up Mount Kilimanjaro, in the aid of COCO - Comrades of Children Overseas.

COCO make a huge difference to the lives of children, particularly in poorer regions of the world, focusing on education and better healthcare. COCO was set up by Steve Cram, the Olympic athlete, and has to date, raised over £1.3m.
All donations will make a huge difference, and I really appreciate anything which you can afford.

Although I've done plenty of running races, triathlons, bikes and swimming events over the years, i've never done anything quite like this. It is something that i will find quite challenging (i've never been at altitude before ((despite being 6'5...)) and am already apprehensive of just what that entails, and i've never really been treking before, so it's going to be quite a personal challenge as well.

I know that we're in a time of belt-tightening and watching the pennies, which makes hitting this target that bit harder, but anything you can afford would be greatly appreciated, and will directly benefit children who aren't as fortunate as us.

As part of this trip, I will be visiting a couple of projects that COCO have out in Tanzania - so will be able to report back first hand to you all just how this money is being spent.

Thanks guys, i really appreciate your support.

Jake.

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	well done Jake Donation by Ruth Mezits 27/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Hannah 26/11/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Well done Jake - nice one Donation by Paul James 25/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Kaiser! Inspiring stuff mate... Donation by Sak 24/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Awesome achievement - totally worthy cause! Well done!! Donation by Despina Kouzioka 24/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Donation by bruce hall 24/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Jake, amazing achievement Donation by Helen Buckingham 23/11/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Great effort. Well done Jake. Donation by The Foxes 21/11/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	congratulations Kais - looked amazing... Donation by Luke Barclay 21/11/09
	Awesome stuff .... well done Jake Donation by Colin Chapman 21/11/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Andrew Blake 20/11/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	fantastic effort mate...well done Donation by Tony Gilling 20/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You rock!!! Donation by Kristina 20/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Kais, fantastic effort! Strong! Donation by Jonathan Goldstraw 20/11/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Well done Jake! Donation by Duncan 20/11/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by Laura Revell 20/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done and a worthy cause. Donation by Rick Verry 20/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Paul Dimmock 20/11/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Donation by Simon Youngman 20/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Great work Jake. Very inspirational. Sorry for the late donation. Thought I had already done it. Keep up the great work Donation by Peter Jung 20/11/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	..................................................................................................................................................FACT Donation by T Force 17/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You were able to climb a mountain in the time it took me to get around to making this donation! Donation by Jenny Prior 10/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Craig Davies 09/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congratulations! Looking forward to hearing all about it. John and Chris Donation by Godmother Chris 09/11/09	£100.00
	Hi Jake! well done! it's a great project ... hope to see you soon. hugs, winnie Donation by Eugenia Colle Pocoroba 09/11/09	£10.00
	Donation by priya kaur-jones 05/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Jacob, Monica and Spen Donation by Pamela Jones 03/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Donation by Ann 02/11/09	£30.00
	Good luck Jake. As Kate Bush said keep 'Running up that Hill....' Donation by Tony Hursey 30/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Fastest ascent: Bruno Brunod, 5 hours 38 minutes 40 seconds. Come on Jake, I know you can do it! ;) Donation by Rick Hole 30/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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