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Hi there! 

We did it! On Saturday 12th September 2009 at 7.30am I made the summit of Kili at Gillman's Point at 5,681m above sea level & at 9am Ben made it to Kili's highest point - Uhuru Peak at 5,895m! Even though I got altitude sickness the whole trip was totally amazing. All 11 in our group made it to the summit and our 6 guides & 31 porters were fantastic and made our 6 days (4 up and 2 down) totally unforgettable. Thank you so much to everyone who has sponsored us... we can't believe we've raised so much money! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! :)

I can't believe the time has come, we go to Tanzania tonight (Sunday 6th Sept) which is also Ashley's anniversary (miss you lots Ash)! 
Thank you so much to everyone that has sponsored us... really thank you... check this space in 3 weeks when we return and we'll let you know how we got on... :) xx 

Ben Randall and I are climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania this September in memory of our good friend Ashley Masella. We had planned all along to try and raise money for 2 very worth while charities. One for the cancer Charity "Sarcoma Trust" as this is the type of cancer Ashley had but also we wanted to fundraise for a childrens charity / orphanage in Tanzania... to give something back to the country where we will go to climb this wonderful mountain and also because Ashley was a wonderful mum & loved children especially her own little boy Lyden.

We've decided to raise money for Kids Aid Tanzania which helps 2 orphanages in Tanzania which cater for about 100 orphaned & disabled children. You can check out their nice little website here www.kidsaidtanzania.org.uk and see how past fundraising has made a difference.

It costs £15 a month to care for 100 children. £3 will buy a replacement mosquito net to protect a sleeping child from being bitten by malaria-carrying mosquitoes. £12 will provide for a primary school uniform, exercise books and pens. £25 will buy a large sack of maize flour to make ugali, which will feed all the children for several meals.

Of course we don't expect people to donate to both pages, it's just nice to collect money for 2 very worth while charities. If you would prefer to donate towards our cancer charity please go to... http://www.justgiving.com/clodagh-ben-kilimanjaro


Oh Yes, just to let u know that we are paying for our trip to Kilimanjaro fully ourselves & all money raised goes direct to the charities! :)

Thank you for visiting our fundraising page.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Kids Aid Tanzania gets your money faster and, if you're a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Thank you for your support.

Clodagh & Ben :)

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Kids Aid Tanzania

Kids Aid Tanzania

Charity Registration No. 1111220

Kids Aid Tanzania responds to impoverished, orphaned and disabled children's care, food, education and health needs. We support over 100 children on a monthly basis. Meet the kids and see our building and anti-malaria projects on our website video at www.kidsaidtanzania.org.uk.

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Well done both of you - great getting to know you both up there and thanks for your support and encouragement up there - pole pole!

Donation by Tony Penny on 06/10/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Donation by Julia Bell on 06/10/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Well done Cllodagh and Ben - we're very proud of you! - and can't wait to hear all about it. Lots of love, Fionaxx

Donation by Fiona Mackay on 29/09/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Congratulations guys, i know it's a little closing the door after the horse and all that but hey ho!

Donation by Rupert & Erica on 29/09/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Well Done!

Donation by Paul King on 28/09/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Well done guys - it was great to meet you both!! Hope you got back safe and sound. Jane x

Donation by Jane Nightingale on 23/09/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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good luck u two, take care and come back safe. big hugs, Teresa

Donation by Teresa Gurnick on 07/09/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Dearest Clodagh, All the best for you and your mate!! You can do it!

Donation by Ewa Kubina on 06/09/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Get up that mountain you two! Good Luck,

Donation by Martina McLachlan on 06/09/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Well done Clodagh & Ben... Best of Luck!

Donation by Maree McCann on 05/09/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Best of Luck, you can do it!

Donation by Kara Henry on 30/08/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Best of Luck Clodie!

Donation by Olive B on 30/08/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Best of Luck Clo!

Donation by Sinead on 30/08/09

£5.00

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Enjoy the whole experience and remember that the tortoise beet the hare - altitude, you'll love it.

Donation by Robert Annis on 25/08/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck - I am sure it will be an amazing experience! xxx

Donation by Stefanie Verdorfer on 25/08/09

£20.00

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Good Luck!

Donation by Trevor Francis on 13/08/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Good luck to the both of you, what an amazing challenge you are doing, and for 2 great charities, I hope you both make it to the top. Good luck!

Donation by Dee & Sam Mager on 27/07/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Donation by James Gough on 19/07/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Clodagh & Ben!

Donation by Sean & Mary on 13/07/09

£125.00

+ £35.26 Gift Aid

you better get to the top of that mountain DJ Clodagh!, good luck

Donation by lilly on 18/06/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Hope the challenge goes well and that you great time too. Lou x

Donation by Louise Harris on 17/06/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Send us an email from the top!

Donation by Jennifer & Drummond Randall on 11/06/09

£500.00

+ £141.03 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,030.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,030.00
  • Gift Aid£283.46

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