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When children are ill, it can be a frightening time for both them and their families, especially if they have to go into hospital.  Alder Hey Children's Hospital has many years experience of caring for children and not only looks after their health but tries to make sure they are not scared or lonely during their stay as well as providing support for their families. 

I know first hand how much the hospital cares for children as I used to be a regular visitor, and the hospital's charity, the Imagine Appeal, is very close to my heart.

Alder Hey Children's Hospital cares for the health of over 250,000 children every year, and it needs your help to make sure it continues to improve the care it provides, from buying vital medical equipement to improving its standards of care and to its continued research into medical conditions.

We are climbing Kilimanjaro in October and we would like you to sponsor our efforts by making a donation to the Imagine Appeal.  You can sponsor as much or as little as you can afford, so please remember that every bit helps no matter how small.

Kilimanjaro is tough, not because of the climbing itself but because of its height.  It is almost 4 miles high (5,895m) and at that altitude the air is a lot thinner and it becomes difficult to breath even when resting.  In addition the temperature at that altitude is around -15° centigrade, and that doesn't include wind chill, which can take it down below -30°. 

These factors by themselves make the climb difficult enough, but its the Altitude Sickness that really makes this climb difficult.  Its believed to be caused by the low atmospheric conditions at higher altitudes and its effects can start at around 2,000m and can get worse the further you progress.  We're hoping to beat these conditions and in doing so raise some money for Alder Hey Children's Hospital so please give generously.

Donating using Justgiving is easy and secure. The Imagine Appeal gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving ensures an extra 28% in Gift Aid is added.

Your help will be much appreciate by the thousands of children who are helped each week by Alder Hey.

You can track our progress on our blog http://jayiom.wordpress.com/  and leave comments or advice for us along the way.

Congratulations! Donation by Rebecca Taylor 02/11/09  

£100.00

Dear Jen and Jay. i hope you create some fantastic lifetime memories. Have a great trip and return safely Donation by Michael Harrison 28/10/09  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Best of luck. Donation by Jane S 26/10/09  

£10.00

Good Luck!!!! Donation by Alan Bannister 23/10/09  

£20.00

Dear Jen & Jay. Have a wonderful climb we'll be thinking of you. Not quite as cold as a Munro. Make sure you take some Kenyan coffee with you! Donation by Robin, Sheila, Alastair and Catriona Benn 22/10/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Good Luck You Two !!! We'll be thinking of you all the way. C&M XO Donation by Charmaine Armitage 21/10/09  

£50.00

Good Luck Jay and Jennifer, we have no doubt you will achieve your goal. Enjoy the view! Donation by Jon and Cathy Morley 20/10/09  

£20.00

I know you'll make it, make sure you look after Jay!! lol :-) Donation by Stuart Crane 20/10/09  

£50.00

Best of luck guys!..hope you have great time, and looking forward to seeing the photos. Georgia and Lynton x Donation by Georgia Hoch 20/10/09  

£15.00

The very best of luck and enjoy the view at the top! Donation by Sandra Robertson 20/10/09  

£25.00

Good luck Jen! x Donation by Sarah Creighton 19/10/09  

£10.00

Good luck Jen and Jay - take care of each other and lets get together before Xmas - come round to us for a much deserved meal! XXX Donation by Louise, Mark and Samuel 18/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck to both of you, hope to see you in November Donation by Jan Foy 17/10/09  

Best of Luck to you both, it sounds amazing! Donation by Annemarie H 14/10/09  

£10.00

Best of luck Jennifer, from all at Realex. Donation by Realex Payments 14/10/09  

£100.00

Wonderful effort! A lifetime experience for a really great cause. Good luck and here's a toast to your success! Donation by John Beavis 13/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Best of Luck guys. Donation by Tom Brodie 13/10/09  

£20.00

Enjoy the journey, best of luck x Donation by Rachel Lee 13/10/09  

£20.00

Good luck guys, can't wait to see the photos. Donation by Steve Stewart 13/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We want to hear all the stories about the shepee!! Take it slowly...and enjoy!! Donation by Beccy 13/10/09  

£50.00

Good luck to the both you. Donation by charles 09/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Very best of luck to you both. Donation by Anderson 07/10/09  

£100.00

Best of luck Guys, expecting loads of picks Jay! Donation by Eamonn Byrne 04/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck from everyone at KPMG! Donation by Nick Quayle 02/10/09  

£100.00

Best of luck Jen & Jay - we will be sending you positive vibes for the whole climb - it will be an amazing adventure for you both. T&K x x Donation by Tom & Kirsty 25/09/09  

£25.00

Hi Jen and Jay, we'll be supporting you all the way and look forward to hearing all about the big climb when you're back! Lara x Donation by Lara Byrne and the team at AIBMS 21/09/09  

£250.00

Good luck Jennifer and Jay! Sure you will both make it to the top!! Donation by Ginette Handfield 17/09/09  

£30.00

Good luck to you both - can't be worse than last year's Parish Walk, surely....?? Donation by anonymous 09/09/09  

£50.00

Good luck Jay & Jennifer Donation by Doris Li 04/09/09  

£20.00

We'll be thinking of you. Hope it goes well. Lots of love from us both xxxx Donation by Robin and Amy Chambers 12/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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