Raised: 145%
Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £7,235.00
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My story

 

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page:

News flash:

Kilimanjaro; been there, done that!

Thanks to all of you who sponsored me, your thoughtful messages of support, combined with your generous donations, spurred me on to the top of Kili. Taking part in the trek was a fabulous experience shared with a great bunch of people. It was tougher than I expected, but I guess that's the point of it. As a group we raised over £100,000 for the charity, good result...............

Sophia would have been proud.................

Thanks & best wishes

Mick

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The purpose of this 'Kilimanjaro Climbing Trek' is to raise funds to set up a new cancer research unit at our local hospital.

I'm taking on this challenge in memory of my late wife Sophia. Many of you will know that Sophia finally succumbed to cancer earlier this year after a very tough 4yr struggle. My small contribution towards creating this new specialist cancer research facility seems a fitting tribute to the woman who will always be the love of my life.

Now, I can't honestly say that I'm into 'trekking' in any form and the more I read about climbing up this high (19,000 +) mountain the more I realise how tough it will be. So, I'm off the booze and into a fitness regime as of today............as you can tell from my photo, it won't hurt me to lose a few poundsin the process!

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So please dig deep and donate now,

Thanks for your kind support

Mick & Sophia

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Very well done Mick Donation by Graham Dewar 13/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Mick, Congratulations on a fantastic achievement and a worthy cause, Love Gary, Jill, Rachel and Joe Donation by Gary Camp 11/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done!!! Donation by Hakim Ashagidigbi (BTMU) 28/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Glen Wills 25/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Ok, I’ll take your word for it, that you did the 10 push-ups, here’s the extra £100 . Well done Mick great achievement Donation by Phil M 20/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

my bet was not the 'press ups' but what the hell wel done mate Donation by Snooky 14/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Mick, better late than never! You have my deepest respect for taking up this challenge, and it's a brilliant example of your character as well. Donation by Mike Truter 11/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Well done Mick Donation by Pete - The Bull 10/09/09  

Good luck Donation by Karin Green 10/09/09  

Almost home Mick! Congratulations! Soph would be so proud! Thinking of you both. X Donation by Jackie 06/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Don't Look Down!!!! Best of luck Pete and Naomi Donation by Peter Gallivan 02/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Mick, We know you can do it!! Donation by Gemma Whitlock 02/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Mick, can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!! Donation by Lyn Morris 02/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Michael Gamble 02/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Go for it, we're with you every step Donation by Paul and Ruth 28/08/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Best of luck with the climb Mick, it is an amazing thing you are doing Donation by Kia Hanly 28/08/09  

Good luck and wishing you all the best with the climb. Donation by Louise Lord 27/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Enjoy your adventure, Mick. Come back safe and well, sans blisters! Look forward to hearing all about it. Donation by Lorna Muir 26/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

What an amazing experience for such a good cause. Good luck Donation by Barbara Turner 26/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

For Sophia Donation by Anon. 25/08/09  

Good luck!!! Donation by Hannah Carlisle 25/08/09  

£40.00

Mick, The very best of luck for climbing to the top of the world! Donation by John McComish 25/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Mick a very worthy cause and I know you can do it - look forward to seeing the photos on your return over a well deserved beer or two!! Donation by Steven Revell 20/08/09  

£200.00

Good luck Mick! I admire your bravery, I know I couldn't do it! Donation by Maria Soares 19/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Mick, i hope you make it and enjoy the experience !! Donation by Dan Roberts 19/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Mick, from Arusha it looked amazing and challenging. Donation by Barbara & Gerard 18/08/09  

Mick, This is going to be amazing. We will be thinking of you and looking forward to hearing all about it. Enjoy it. Donation by Charles and Heather 17/08/09  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

I will, of course, be with you Mick (if only mentally). Donation by Andy Bugg 14/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good cause, great effort Donation by Robert King 14/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck on the climb mick ! Donation by Michael Vincent 14/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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