Kilimanjaro Charity Trek 07
Page creator: Alasdair McCallum
Event: Kilimanjaro Climb
Event Date: 2nd Dec 2006
Team Members: Alasdair McCallum Alan Savage
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The Tartan Trekkers at Shira Camp 1
About our charity : Cancer Research UK Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK is the world's leading independent organisation dedicated to cancer research. We support research into all aspects of cancer through the work of more than 4,250 scientists, doctors and nurses. Over the past 10 years alone, thousands of lives have been saved through earlier detection and improved treatments. But, much work remains to be done if we are to achieve our aim of beating cancer.
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Fundraising target:  £12,000.00
Donations so far:  £ 9,728.23
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On the 20th June 2007 [new date] we are leaving the comfort of our homes behind to try and conquer the summit of the the world’s highest freestanding mountain on the roof of Africa , Mount Kilimanjaro . This is in aid of Cancer Research UK and is spread over duration of 12 days.

As proud and patriotic Scotsman it has been decided that we will wear our kilts in the true Scottish spirit. (Midges won’t be a problem but frostbite might be!)

We have committed ourselves to this challenge (which is very much tougher than we thought!)It comes in three parts!  First, we have to raise a minimum of £6000 for Cancer Research UK , secondly we have to get fit through a training programme and thirdly, do the challenge itself (exhausting!).

The objective of the challenge is to reach the summit whilst raising funds for Cancer Research UK .  The money raised by this trek will be put towards research into finding treatments to cure cancer faster, get treatment to patients more quickly and develop accurate and sensitive tests for the prevention and early detection of different types of cancer.  Did you know that every year 120,000 people lose their lives in this county to cancer?

All this being said, please do not feel pressurised into making a contribution because we understand that we cannot give to every charity we are asked to.  But, considering that the majority of us have been affected at some point by the news that a relative or a close friend has been diagnosed with some form of cancer, there’s definitely a worthwhile end to our challenge and every little bit counts.

If you feel you can help us with our fundraising it would be greatly appreciated.  We have personally contributed £700 each towards the travel expenses.

Please dig deep and sponsor us online.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Cancer Research UK will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor us now!    

 Many thanks for your support."Onwards and Upwards!"      

  Alasdair and Alan 

PS. The original date at the top of the page has now changed to June 07 as Alasdair ruptured his achillies tendon!  
Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
alan Savage 30/08/2007 £110.00 £31.03 Ten Dollar,Ten dollar you come come to India 
Helen & Ally 29/08/2007 £300.00 £84.62 Congratulations lads a fantastic achievment & a very worthy cause.Ten dollar!What's next?! 
Bobby & Nan 21/07/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Congratulations - the most worthy cause 
Mark Garroway 31/05/2007 £20.00 n/a Good luck & Up yer Kilts!! 
Sarah & Hugh 18/05/2007 £30.00 £8.46 Good Luck 
drummond 07/05/2007 £50.00 £14.10 good luck and keep a eye on the heel 
Helen Burns 26/02/2007 £250.00 £70.51 A fantastic cause.Think you are both very brave!Best of luck.Onwards and upwards. 
Alexander Cunningham 27/11/2006 £5.00 £1.41 Go for it lads. 
Foxy 13/10/2006 £500.00 £141.03 A very worthy cause.Hope you're both training hard and that your achillies mends soon Alasdair. xxx 
Carolyn 12/10/2006 £650.00 £183.33 Good Luck 
Oliver & Zach 12/10/2006 £500.00 £141.03 Good luck!  
Sandy 29/09/2006 £200.00 £56.41 God Bless You! 
Carol 26/09/2006 £520.00 £146.67 Good Luck Boys on your climb 
Graham Paling 09/09/2006 £200.00 n/a No matter how cold it gets I hope you'll stick to the traditional Scottish underkilt wear  
karen clark 23/07/2006 £300.00 £84.62 Good Luck Lads ! 
Steven 28/06/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Tunisia!! 
strathclyde meats 16/06/2006 £329.00 n/a keep on going, all the best 
brian scanlan 05/05/2006 £100.00 £28.21 good luck  
Andrew & Sheila 03/05/2006 £30.00 £8.46 I will lift up my eyes to the hills(Psalm 121)  
Margaret & David 02/05/2006 £300.00 £84.62 Good Luck Guys - A little incentive to keep you training. 
Karen Maclean 21/04/2006 £280.00 £78.97 I think what you guys are doing is great Good Luck! 
brian scanlan 23/03/2006 £350.00 £98.72 Hope the training is going well boys! all the best 
Gary F 06/03/2006 £250.00 £70.51 All The Best! 
Andy Findlay 27/02/2006 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck to you both, sounds like the adventure of a lifetime:) Best wishes Andy and Joyce 
sandra and grant 23/02/2006 £500.00 £141.03 great night alan  
rebecca smith 19/02/2006 £40.00 £11.28  
george and gillian coleman 16/02/2006 £40.00 £11.28 good luck alasdair  
Karen in Admin 16/02/2006 £20.00 £5.64 A massive hello and good luck 
louise 15/02/2006 £20.00 £5.64 for ball 
Deborah S 13/02/2006 £40.00 £11.28 For tickets - trhanks 
Katie Smith 13/02/2006 £20.00 £5.64 For my ticket looking forward to it!! 
linda bandoni 12/02/2006 £80.00 £22.56 good luck boys 
Hugh & Dorothie 12/02/2006 £100.00 £28.21 great legs for McCallum tartan ! good luck 
brian 10/02/2006 £250.00 £70.51 good luck from brian and becs 
Brian 10/02/2006 £10.00 £2.82 all the best guys 
christina 07/02/2006 £440.00 £124.10 good luck 
George 07/02/2006 £10.00 £2.82 May the "Force" be with you. 
Karen in the office 05/02/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Better late than never! Good luck guys!x 
Russell Brennan 04/02/2006 £40.00 £11.28 Good luck Allan. best Wishes, Russell+Lynn 
grant and sandra 03/02/2006 £80.00 £22.56 look forward too 17/2/06 
Janice Burns 31/01/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck guys!!! 
Music Man Billy 30/01/2006 £160.00 n/a For our Tickets, Hope you have a succsesfull night 
Steven 29/01/2006 £150.00 £42.31 Good luck 
alan Savage 18/01/2006 £40.00 £11.28 For my Tickets, onwards & upwards 
Tom & Irene Stokes 15/01/2006 £250.00 £70.51  
birdman 04/01/2006 £15.00 £4.23 It all helps save lives. Onwards & upwards 
Sandy McCallum 02/01/2006 £5.00 £1.41  
Bongo 23/12/2005 £10.00 £2.82 We're off! 
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*Total donated online: £7,744.00
Total Gift Aid reclaimed: £1,984.23
Amount raised offline: £0.00
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