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On 5/6 June 2009 we successfully completed the 3 Peaks Challenge to raise money for the Alzheimers Society and Dacorum Mencap. This page is to donate to the Alzheimers Society.

The challenge was to climb and descend the highest peaks in the Scotland, England and Wales (Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon) in 24 hours. This involved 25 miles of walking, 10,000 feet of ascent, over 450 miles of driving between mountains and very little sleep!

If you have already donated thank you so much as you have helped us raise over £4000 for the Alzheimer's Society and Dacorum Mencap. At the time of writing the amounts raised are £2318 for Alzheimer's and £1730 for Dacorum Mencap. If you haven't yet donated it is not too late and all money raised will go the two charities as we paid all costs associated with the challenge ourselves. Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: The Alzheimer's Society get your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

The challenge was tough and a real team effort with a number of the team having to sacrifice their own climbs to ensure that it was completed in time. During the challenge we faced some extreme weather conditions on all the peaks, road closures and Joe's snoring!

We completed the challenge reaching the top of Snowdon in 23 hours 55 mins with three of the team completing all the peaks (Meredith, John and Matt). Everyone that was climbing managed at least one peak. Ailsa, Joe and Suresh (with a calf injury) completed Snowdon, Fred G completed Ben Nevis and Snowdon, and Mark completed Ben Nevis before damaging his knee that ruled him out for the rest of the challenge. Fred H, Ramzi and Suresh did great job with the driving and getting everyone from mountain to mountain despite very little sleep themselves.   

 

If you would like to see some more photos from the challenge please email matt.down@hotmail.co.uk  

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

The LU 3 Peakers

When when are you all doing it again? :-) Donation by Mathew C. Mathew 29/07/09  

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Good luck Donation by Nat and Elly 20/07/09  

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Well done all Donation by Fred Green 15/07/09  

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You're all well and truly over the hill(s) now I know, but better late than never with a donation I hope! Donation by Neil Coyle 25/06/09  

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Well done to the PPP team... Donation by Gordon Anderson 17/06/09  

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THANKS EVERYONE!!!! Donation by MB sponsorship forms 16/06/09  

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Well done all Donation by Maureen Gallagher 14/06/09  

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Dear Meredith, I do hope you have finished by now so we can meet up for a beer. Well done to you and all your pals Donation by JP 08/06/09  

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Dry knee's and tight calves won't stop you Donation by Jo & Darren 07/06/09  

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Go Go Daddy's boss Donation by Connie Chisholm 07/06/09  

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Go Daddy's boss Donation by Ciara Chisholm 07/06/09  

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There must be 3pubs at the top. Good Luck. Donation by Doug Holbrook 05/06/09  

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Enjoy your stroll Donation by craig 05/06/09  

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Donation by Mark Syrett 05/06/09  

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Hope Healy's knees hold out Donation by Steve Ball 04/06/09  

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Good luck to you all !! Donation by Simon Addyman 04/06/09  

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Donation by David Shepherd 03/06/09  

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Good luck chaps, just a walk in the park really. Donation by John Baker 03/06/09  

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Yeh!! Go MEREDITH! x x Donation by Loz & Si 01/06/09  

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Good luck! Donation by Lynda Burns-Hussein 01/06/09  

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Will you peak too early? [By choosing your time zones carefully there can be more than 24 hours in a day.] Donation by Kelly & Scott Boden 31/05/09  

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good luck I will take u out for a rattlers on your sucsesfull return[bill] Donation by bill mckenzie 29/05/09  

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Donation by Norma, Leo & Molly 29/05/09  

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Three Peaks - that's PPP which I thought you'd already conquered! Donation by Paul Godwin 29/05/09  

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Good luck Meredith! Donation by katie rhodes 27/05/09  

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Donation by The Godfather 27/05/09  

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All good ideas come from down the pub! Well done and good luck Donation by Michelle King 27/05/09  

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hope the weather in wales isn't too bad! good luck Donation by Alastair p 27/05/09  

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Meredith...Would expect this to be your 2012 Olympic pre-training. Thanks for the opp to support such a great cause. And good luck!!! Donation by Uncle Bill 24/05/09  

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I'm sure you'll set a blistering pace! Donation by Phil Iwobi 22/05/09  

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