My story

From March to June 2012, I am aiming to become one of the youngest British climbers to summit Mount Everest, for the Yell Everest 2012 Diamond Jubilee Expedition. After years of training, and a life time of dreaming, I hope to reach the top of the worlds highest mountain, and in doing so, raise money for children who are unable to access clean and safe water, the most simple and important of resources that every child in the world should have access to. Everyone can help in achieving this vision, so step up, earn your wings, and become an Angel!

I summited Baruntse on the 4th November 2011, and am now set to climb Everest in Spring 2012. I am aiming to raise £8848. This is the height of Everest in meters, a formidable challenge, which will translate directly into giving children around the world clean and safe water. You can find more information at http://www.matthewdthornton.com
You can also follow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/mattdthornton or on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/mattdthornton

Please help support Global Angels vision to give clean drinking water to every child by donating, no matter how small, you can make all the difference.

You can also sponsor me by texting SNOW92 £1 to 70070.

Thank you.

Matthew x

My updates 1

Thank you to everyone who has donated to my Everest 2012 expedition supporting Global Angels. The expedition was a complete success, breaking many records on the mountain. The money raised from this page will go along way in helping children all round the world. Thank you!

24/07/12 09:51

My charity

Global Angels

Global Angels

Charity Registration No. 1102826

Global Angels is an international children’s charity championing the causes of vulnerable children and young people in the UK and around the world. They promise that 100% of every donation that they receive from public donations will go directly to support these projects.

Donations 51

Donation by Kimberley Watts-Fitzsimmons on 26/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Douglas Smith on 24/04/12

£50.00

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good luck!

Donation by dan colbourne on 20/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Matthew-Best wishes to you on your inspirational endevour!

Donation by Lisa Seideman on 20/04/12

£10.00

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Matthew, With young men and women of your caliber in the world, we are all better for it. Good luck and be careful!

Donation by Ruth McDermott on 20/04/12

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Best of luck in your climb! I look forward to continue tracking your success

Donation by Brian MontMarquette on 20/04/12

£20.00

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Give us a wave from the top!

Donation by Andrew Groves on 20/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck with your Everest Dream! Praying for your success x

Donation by Stephanie Corke on 09/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck with your challenge. I wish you a safe journey. Looking forward to seeing photo's of you at the summit! Take care Sandra (Yell)

Donation by Sandra Holt on 02/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck with your challenge Matthew. All the Knight family are willing you on all the way. Take Care .

Donation by Jane Knight on 02/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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So proud of what you are about to do. We are friends of your Aunt & Uncle (Jane and Colin). Good luck and stay safe x

Donation by Sandra Spencer-Powell on 01/04/12

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As Dilbert says 'You're gonna love it. It's great exercise and the view is spectacular', Stay safe, Matt.

Donation by Tim Coker on 30/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Matt, bravo, thank you, and the best of luck!

Donation by Elizabeth Batt on 28/03/12

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well done mathew!!! will listen out for your safte return and ask friends if they will sponsor you. chris

Donation by christopher redmond on 27/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 27/03/12

£1.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 27/03/12

£1.00

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Good Luck, Matthew.

Donation by Linda Casper on 27/03/12

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Good luck on your journey and God Bless You.

Donation by bruce scheff on 27/03/12

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Wonderful cause. Thank you for raising awareness with your tremendous effort.

Donation by Richard Moskowitz on 27/03/12

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Good luch and God speed!

Donation by Justin Ridgers on 27/03/12

£20.00

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Wishing you good luck on your endeavor from the US. Truly inspiring!

Donation by Garret Lopata on 27/03/12

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Supporting you all the way #MountainMatt ; -)

Donation by Julie McCallum on 27/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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I will be thinking of you every day. Stay safe. Good Luck and love every moment of what you are about to achieve .

Donation by Michelle Dieumegard on 27/03/12

£20.00

Donation by Michael Towe on 27/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Matthew! We will be with you in spirit :-)

Donation by Demelza Fryer-Saxby on 27/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,591.70
  • Offline donations£260.50
  • Text donations£10.00
  • Total raised£1,862.20
  • Gift Aid£190.25

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