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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. In September of this year, I will be climbing Africa's highest mountain in aid of ACE Africa, a charity working in Kenya and Tanzania with orphans and children in communities affected by AIDS. Please dig deep and sponsor me!

Standing at 5,896m, Kilimanjaro is one of the largest volcanoes to ever break through the earth's crust and is among the highest freestanding mountains in the world. It is the largest mountain that non-technical climbers can tackle; the altitude and low temperature (dropping to -22 degrees overnight) make this a difficult and dangerous trek. The breathable oxygen at the top is less than half the amount than is common at sea level, and we will cover at least eighty kilometres on nothing but my own two feet over the seven days it will take to reach the top and return!!

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Thanks!

Mark

Such a remarkable achievement. Congratulations! Donation by Becky Metcalfe 26/10/09  

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Well done Lad. Great effort. Donation by Stephen Howard 24/10/09  

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Many congratulations Mark - see you soon I hope, Alan Donation by Alan Macfadyen 17/10/09  

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Your are a complete legend! Come and tell us all about it soon Luce and Clive x Donation by Lucy Ross 14/10/09  

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Mark, congrats on the big climb. Looking forward to buying you a pint on your return. Berni Donation by Berni 12/10/09  

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Many congratulations Mark ! What an achievement - where to next?! Lots love from all the Fewings xxxxx Donation by Nicola Fewings 08/10/09  

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ain't no mountain high enough - well done you! hope the rest of the trip goes brilliantly xxxx Donation by zara dabo 02/10/09  

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Well done mate. Donation by Guy Barnes 02/10/09  

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RESPECT.......xxxxx (are you back yet?) Donation by Milly 01/10/09  

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Are you at the top yet actuuuallllllllyyyyyy? Donation by Oliver & Heather 25/09/09  

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Donation by Anonymous 24/09/09  

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Oh dear we're late as usual (blame the beer) - Best of luck Mark - send us a postcard from the top! Donation by The Sad F's from Dorset 21/09/09  

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Lady Luck was mine that day I held her close and she went my way I raised a glass to the Galway Bay And the dream of the Galway farmer. Ride on! Donation by Andy and Gudrun 21/09/09  

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Good Luck Mark and Take Care! Giles Donation by Giles Daubeney 21/09/09  

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Bit late, sorry, so much good luck, will be thinking of you have an amazing time xxxx Donation by venetia chamberlen 18/09/09  

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From the moment I met you I knew you were a crazy halfwit! Good luck! Donation by Cills & Magoo 18/09/09  

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Safe 'passage' m'colleague. Claire and I will be thinking of you. Look forward to catching up on your return. Andy Donation by Andy Davies 18/09/09  

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Vaseline and Sudocreme are your friends. I hope I haven't GUILTED YOU INTO DONATING ON MY SITE. Best of luck Marky!! Excellent cause. x Donation by Melissa King 16/09/09  

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Have an amazing time Marco and I look forward to hearing about all your adventures when you get back x Donation by Danielle Gusmaroli 15/09/09  

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Don't forget yoom wallingtons! Love Richie Donation by Richard Hanson 15/09/09  

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Good luck Marlon! And may David Lloyd be with you every step of the way..... Donation by The Pup 14/09/09  

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enjoy every minute - even the times when it hurts! Donation by Neil Newman 11/09/09  

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Good luck Mark - I'm full of admiration xx Donation by Sophie Bazell 11/09/09  

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Mark, the only question I have is "what next?" With much love, Kat and Rich x Donation by Katya Fearnley-Whittingstall 10/09/09  

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I told you it's tough - but you can do it. Good Luck Mark. Pole pole - slowly slowly... Donation by Adam May 09/09/09  

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Eat lots, drink more and take the drugs! Standing on top of Africa is an amazing thing - have an incredible trip. Love Shona x Donation by Shona Synnott 09/09/09  

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Well done old bean, i 'opes you are fitter than you used to be!! At least you can entertain yourself by making up poems on the final ascent!! Zoe x Donation by Zoe Walkington 09/09/09  

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Go safely! Donation by Sarah Macmillan 08/09/09  

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Don't forget to pack the Kendal Mint Cake! A large drink will be on ice for you in Boston. Love and Hugs, HannahXXXX Donation by Hannah grove 08/09/09  

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Go Marky Mark xx Donation by Anonymous 07/09/09  

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