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My story

 

UPDATE: at 4:20 UK time on March 22 2007, I reached Uhuru Peak: the highest point in the African Continent 

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THIS EVENT WILL NOW BE HELD BETWEEN MARCH 16th and 25th 2007

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In March 2007 I will be standing at the highest point on the African continent, by trekking the legendary Kilimanjaro to raise funds for the Anthony Nolan Trust and the fight against leukaemia.

 

There are several reasons why I decided to take part to this challenge.  I am a register bone-marrow donor as leukaemia has affected the lives of some very close friends of mine and/or their families; being a Tabler for the past four years, I have fundraised as part of a team for good local causes. So, when I saw the advert in the Round Table Magazine, I just knew that I wanted to do this.

 

Deciding to taking part to this meant I had to go back to fitness (of which I forgot the meaning 12 years ago) - so everyone is a winner!!!

 

Below, I have tried to give a small insight to the challenge ahead.  

Day 1: Leave London for Kilimanjaro airport. Day 2: Arrive and transfer to Moshi town and sort my kit for the next day. Day 3: Walk 5 hours. Drive from Moshi to the gate of Machame and start to climb! 1st section is a steady climb through the forest. Camp at 3100m. Day 4: Walk 4 hours continuing through forest then reach a steep ascent on to Shira Plateau. Camp at Shira Caves , 3840m. Day 5: Walk 5 hours. Walking on high moorland and the landscape changes the entire character of the trek. Camp Barranco Hut, 3900m. The day will have been spent at an altitude of 4800m, following the mountaineering code of walk high, sleep low to avoid altitude sickness by acclimatisation. Day 6: Walk 8 hours. Descend into a hug ravine. It's climb over rock, long and tiring. Pass glaciers heading towards Karanga valley our last water stop before summit, 4600m. Day 7: Walk 10-12 hours (blimey!). Early start walking steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. Climb 4 to 5 hours gaining incredible height over a short distance to the crater rim, Stella Point, 5750m. Another hour to the summit Uhuru, 5895m the highest point. Then begin the descent contouring around Gillmans point, 5861m then Kibo Hut, 4700m continuind down to Mweka camp, 3000m. Day 8: Walk 5 hours. Gentle trek down through the rainforest to Mweka gate where we end and receive a CERTIFICATE and a drive back to Moshi for a welcome shower and a few beers.

 

I hope this will give you a feel for my adventure ahead and I hope that my family, friends and sponsors will be proud of what I've done.

 

I would like to thank you all in advance and in particular Farnborough Kent Round Table and members, David & John Goldfine, The Change of Horses Public House, Clavelrowe PR, and RBI’s employees for their support.

 

Yours,

 

Mino 

Good luck Mino with such a great cause! Donation by Danny Stones Full Time Group 30/01/07  

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Good luck Mino - got there in the end !!!!! Donation by Wayne Chance 29/01/07  

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Good luck Mino and keep healthy Donation by Tim Blair 28/01/07  

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I think you should wear one of those lovely red flying suits and really make a brand statement! Al! Donation by Alan Peaford 27/01/07  

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Great Burns Night! Donation by David & John Goldfine 26/01/07  

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Good Luck Mino - a very worthwhile cause Donation by Trevor Maughan 25/01/07  

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I don't know you except for the course but good luck Mino! Donation by Jane Wallis 22/01/07  

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Sorry the £££ is a bit late coming! Best of luck (and come home safely!). Donation by Sarah Bowditch 18/01/07  

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Gd luck~ Donation by Carrie Chia 15/01/07  

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What a fantastic challenge Mino! Good luck Donation by Jane Burgess 15/01/07  

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Fantastic Mino, good luck and enjoy it! Donation by Sue Tutton 15/01/07  

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Good hunting! Donation by Paul Denby 13/01/07  

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Have a wonderful trip Mino - good luck! Donation by Jane and Paul Barker 11/01/07  

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bonne chance Donation by pierre 11/01/07  

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now this is something I'd like to do - but you can do it first! Donation by Helena Strathearn 10/01/07  

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Jambo Mino, remember "polepole" Donation by Georgina Rushworth 10/01/07  

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Well one, mucha suerte! Donation by Virginia 10/01/07  

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Good luck! Donation by Heather Macleod 10/01/07  

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Pronto Mino! This is a great challenge for you and a worthwhile cause. Donation by Chris Timbs 10/01/07  

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Good luck Mino. Have a great time Donation by Phil and Phil Harvey 09/01/07  

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All the very best of luck!! What an adventure! Donation by Julia and Tony Hardcastle 09/01/07  

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Good luck Mino! Donation by Irene (Sarahs Nan) 07/01/07  

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Please don't ask me to come with you!!! Donation by Ralph Bow 07/01/07  

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Best of Luck Mino! Donation by Landon Letzkus 05/01/07  

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Donation by Laguna Stronzo 05/01/07  

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Good luck with the trek, Mino! Donation by Jonathan Partridge 05/01/07  

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Buona fortuna!!! Donation by Kevin 20/12/06  

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Good luck Mino Donation by Murdo Morrison 08/12/06  

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Good luck Mino Donation by Jim Muttram 07/12/06  

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go Forest go... Donation by Richard 06/12/06  

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