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UPDATE: I just wished to thank you to everyone who donated to the mini Uphill Challenge on Mount Fuji to help Sightsavers. Greg McNevin and Byron Kidd and I had a tremendous day, in stunning sunny weather above cloud level, today we're recuperating from the ascent to 3,776 metres. On the climb we tried to keep in touch via Twitter with those that donated as we climbed, but phone reception, the joy of climbing, and some headaches from the altitude made us loose track a little of whom we had thanked and whom we hadn't. It meant a lot to us whilst on our climb to know that people were still taking an intertest and that some kids in the developing world will have their eyesight saved by cheap and easy operations. But thank you to everyone who donated, and this donating page will stay open for a while yet in case you wish to donate...thanks.

Can you imagine being blind, or having serious eyesight problems and living in the Developing World ? Can you imagine what an uphill challenge it could be to live with your disability and also provide for your family each day, or to continue your education ?

That's why Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert, Greg McNevin and Byron Kidd have decided to take on an uphill challenge of our own. This weekend (30th June) we're aiming to climb Mt Fuji, all 3,776 metres of it, and to raise money for Sightsavers International charity. Sightsavers are an international charity and work hard to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people in the developing world. We fully support their great work.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. JustGiving never sell your details or information or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - we raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now, even the price of a cup of coffee can make the difference, and we'll keep you updated of our progress on the day (phone reception permitting from the heroic ascent) via Twitter- Jeremy is on @JshPhotog, Greg is @gmcnevin, Byron is on @byronkidd.

Many thanks indeed,

Jeremy, Byron, and Greg.

My charity

Sightsavers

Sightsavers

Charity Registration No. 207544

Sightsavers works with partners to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people in the developing world. Sightsavers provides specialist treatment and eye care and supports blind people by providing education, counseling and training.

Donations 28

Donation by Anonymous on 09/07/12

£15.00

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Well done....a cause I'm very keen to support.

Donation by adrian pope on 08/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 08/07/12

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Nice one guys!

Donation by Ruth on 07/07/12

£14.00

+ £3.50 Gift Aid

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On behalf of J. McCurry.

Donation by J.McCurry on 05/07/12

£16.00

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Congratulations on your achievement! It's a great team effort indeed - All best wishes

Donation by Findlay Kember on 04/07/12

£50.00

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Great effort. Well done!

Donation by Rob Goss on 01/07/12

£10.00

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Well done Sir... and team. Top Work!

Donation by Iain Stewart on 01/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Adam Elder on 30/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Right behind you Jeremy! Good Luck! Jen & Iain

Donation by Jen Dawson on 30/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Goan yersel son!

Donation by Gordon Terris on 29/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 29/06/12

£20.00

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Good work! With you all the way... (Actually off to sit on the couch in front of the TV)

Donation by marc marnie on 29/06/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Donation by Sharon Oshima on 29/06/12

£10.00

Donation by Callum Elliot on 29/06/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 29/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Jeremy..more power to your wee legs!!

Donation by Tricia Malley on 29/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Up and at 'em lads!

Donation by Linda McGough on 29/06/12

£50.00

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Good luck with the climb - Sightsavers, , a great charity for photographers to support .

Donation by @bartpics on 29/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Enjoy, I hope it is going to be easier for you than it was for the team in March!

Donation by Aslihan on 29/06/12

£10.00

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Donation by chombee on 29/06/12

£10.00

Donation by Ross Gillespie on 29/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Did you leave a lens cap up there the first time ?

Donation by Nick McGowan-Lowe on 29/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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In appreciation for Byron's commitment to blogging on Tokyo By Bike

Donation by Damian Jordan on 29/06/12

£20.00

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Good on you.

Donation by Mark Austin on 28/06/12

£20.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£435.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£435.00
  • Gift Aid£48.50

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