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My story

 

From the 19th - 28th of September I will be taking a quick stroll up a big hill.  A very big hill.

Thanks for visiting my fund raising page.  As you have no doubt noticed is that I'm planning to climb Kilimanjaro in aid of ACE Africa.

ACE Africa is a fantastic charity, run by a small but dedicated team who work tirelessly to provide help and resources to where it really needed.  I don't want to just copy and paste their information off their website, so I strongly urge you to have a look at http://www.ace-africa.org  get a feel for what they are doing.  All I can say is that they work closely with specific communities, which this means that any support we can provide has a direct impact into that community.  What you donate will make a difference.

As there is so much stuff to add, I thought I would do it in an FAQ style below. 

Thanks

Steve

 

 

F.A.Q:

Q.         That caption in the photos says you are walking up this.  Are you referring to the mountain or the giraffe?

A.         I will be attempting to walk up a giraffe on my next fundraising event. It requires more altitude training. 

 

Q.         How high is Kilimanjaro?

A.          5,896m, that’s 2644 times taller than Andre the Giant. 

 

Q.         Is it true you won't suffer altitude sickness because you are short?

A.          I hate you.  

 

Q.         Is anything we donate helping you get there?

A.         No.  Everything you donate will go to charity. Everything else is self funded.

 

Q.      I have no money; can I send my best wishes?

A.      Of course! But don't forget, Cash Generators can always help.

 

Q.         Steve, you are lazy.  How did you get roped into doing this?

A.         As with most things, it started on a hung-over Saturday morning.... 

 

"Beep Beep"....... *Groan*.

                                                               Text message:

                                                               Sender: Rick M

                                                               Do you want to Climb Kilimanjaro?            

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                                                               Reply:

                                                               Sender: Steve F.

                                                               OK.

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And with that, it was decided. 

 

Good luck mate, see you when you get back. Donation by Ian Clynes 24/09/09  

Good luck Steve- i'm sure it'll be incredible. Donation by Caroline Lowdon 20/09/09  

Dear Stephen, please accept this donation in memory of your grandfather. Lots of love, Maa Maa xxx Donation by Lui Lee-yau (maa maa) 18/09/09  

Good Luck Steve! Donation by Laura Diskin 18/09/09  

Good luck Steve. Enjoy it and take care. Donation by Deirdre Cornish 17/09/09  

Ow ow ow my arm! Have an ace time Steve. Show that mountain who's boss! Donation by Anthony Leung 17/09/09  

Good luck mate, I am sure you will get to the top and go where at least one Russian oligarch has failed to go before! Donation by David Flowers 16/09/09  

Donation by Becky Broughton 16/09/09  

Good luck Mr Fung! Donation by Anthony Ling 15/09/09  

Have a great time Steve, enjoy! Donation by michael shaw 12/09/09  

Good luck Steve! I hope the leg weights prove themselves to have helped!!! x Donation by Micaela Antonius 09/09/09  

Lots of Luck - you'll be great. Enjoy it! xx Donation by Sally Adlen 09/09/09  

Best of luck Stephen. Looks like the Peak Tram ride without the tram. Donation by Unc R,Cely ,Sophie and Pat 09/09/09  

Good Luck, Steve!! Enjoy it! x Donation by Victoria Rampton 09/09/09  

Steve, if you can bring me back that Giraffe in the photo I'll double my donation. Good on you, be safe. Donation by Matthew Whitby 07/09/09  

Good luck Steve!!! Donation by Kirsteen Zimmern 06/09/09  

Good Luck Steve! xxx Donation by Desiree Rodgers 06/09/09  

hi stevie.so many mountain jokes/puns think I'll save them for when you’re down the other side.good luck sweetie.lots of love vic & auntie theresa XX Donation by Victoria Harvey 05/09/09  

Wish you well! Love from the children and teachers at ICC Kindergarten, Hong Kong. Donation by Steve Fung 26/08/09  

Good Luck Stephen! Love from all your Aunties and Uncles in Hong Kong! Donation by The Fung Familly 26/08/09  

Best of luck Steve. Be mantastic. Donation by Owen and Helen Parker 25/08/09  

as promised. have a good trip. Donation by Josh Cockburn 24/08/09  

Good luck Donation by James & Laura 06/08/09  

Wowza good luck steve good on you!x Donation by Lucia McDyre 03/08/09  

Dear Steve, Every step forward pays dividend! We are proud of you! Warmest regards & lots of love Auntie Maisy & Uncle Kelvin Donation by Kelvin Wong 03/08/09  

Good Luck Steve. Donation by Susan and Kevin Reilly 17/07/09  

Go Stephen go go go and......... be good love Dad x Donation by Fred SL Fung 14/07/09  

Donation by Anonymous 14/07/09  

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Good luck Stephen love mum x Donation by Deirdre Griffin 14/07/09  

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