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Mount Ararat, Hope & Homes for Children

Keith MacDonald is raising money for Hope and Homes for Children
“Keith MacDonald's fundraising”

on 26 April 2011

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5.4 million children across the world are currently trapped in orphanages – even though 80% of them have family they could live with if they had the right support. Orphanages harm children, depriving them of love and exposing them to abuse. Your support helps us get children to back to family.

Story

<p>We got to the summit just after dawn on Thursday 14th after a 6 hour climb, stunning views over Iran and Armenia. So thanks to all of you who sponsored me.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>*************************************************************************</p> <p>A year or so on and clearly I've forgotten how bad my knees get, so I'm off in early July to try to climb Mount Ararat. That's assuming we can get past some interesting visa challenges given it's on the Turkish/Iranian/Armenian borders. At around 5,200m we'll be in crampon and ice axe country again.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm collecting for Hope and Homes for Children, an excellent charity that makes a real difference around the world. As usual I'm paying all costs so anything you give will go straight to a fine cause.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving. They send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p>

Donation summary

Total
£6,390.00
+ £1,217.50 Gift Aid
Online
£5,450.00
Offline
£940.00

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