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My story

 

Hi Folks,

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

In October this year I'll be heading off to Nepal to begin my challenge to trek to Base Camp of Mount Everest. I'll be spending 19 days trekking through the Himalayas to get to Mount Everest and back. I'll be spending upto 10 hours a day trekking through this region with an ultimate goal of climbing to 18.370 feet above sea level which has 50% of the oxygen levels of London.

As some of you may know....the madness all began in March this year when I was taken into hospital for the second collapsed lung in 3 years and told I would need lung surgery to remove a significant diseased part of my lung. Recovering in hospital post surgery (and not able to walk more than 3 feet) I figured "what would be better than to stand at the foot of the giant of all giants!" ....so here I am 5 months later ready to go to where not many people have been before.

As part of the trip I'm trying to raise money for two wonderful causes: Lung Research at the Heart Hospital (without this type of institution I wouldnt be doing this trip) and for Nightingale House, a superb old age home that cares for over 130 residents and provides home for life, giving total security and peace of mind regardless of how much their physical or mental health may deteriorate. Through this page I'll be splitting the proceeds 50/50 for the two charities.  So if you want to see me sleeping in tents (with no electricity/mobile phone access or room service.... at minus 30 degrees for almost 3 weeks.....please please give generously!)..........whatever you can give would be ever so much appreciated

I'll be keeping a blog of the trip so please feel free to visit, see photos and see how I'm getting along. You can find this at: http://benstriptobasecamp.blogspot.com/

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Nightingale and The Heart Hospital 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.

So please sponsor me now!

THANKS THANKS THANKS!

Good Luck Donation by Norman & Jennifer 28/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Ben!!! Donation by Robert 28/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations! Amazing stuff! Donation by Nancy and Richard 19/11/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Don't give up mate! Donation by Doron & Noemie 14/11/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Enjoy the trip Donation by Daniel 04/11/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

I had no idea! Good luck! Donation by Jo Rosenblatt 30/10/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best of luck Ben! Donation by Angie and Darren 30/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Cut the rope if you need to. We want to see you back in the UK!!!!! Donation by Anon 28/10/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck and enjoy the trip! Donation by Jonatas 28/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Bon voyage...cant wait to see the pics! Donation by Jordan Taylor 27/10/08  

£100.00

Wishing you all the strength on your trek! Donation by Orri, Michelle & Samuel 25/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I'm sure your new svelte physique will withstand the strain! Donation by Michael and Lucy 24/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck from the US Donation by Dan and Rachel 23/10/08  

£25.00

Have a great time. Donation by Henry 17/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

best of luck buddy Donation by david w 14/10/08  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

You are an inspiration - I might follow suite!! Good Luck Donation by Ruby 13/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All our love, admiration and support Donation by Ian and Pauline 13/10/08  

£150.00

Never knew our family was so brave...enjoy!! Donation by Jane, Peter and Alex 11/10/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

A wonderful challenge, be careful. Lots of luck Donation by Beverley & Steven Emden 08/10/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

good luck buddy Donation by Thomas Korn & Daniela Cohen 08/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

#@&%!!! Exchange Rates - Best of Luck Buddy! Donation by Jamie Freedman 08/10/08  

£100.00

you make us proud cousin Donation by Zebraks 08/10/08  

£444.00 + £125.23 Gift Aid

assume u will get the lift back down again> Donation by leon smith 06/10/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Wishing you lots of luck Donation by Lynda and Albert Hay 04/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Wishing you the best of British! Donation by Eli Malka 03/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Best of luck, do the city boys proud Donation by Jez Hoffman 03/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I am so impressed! Good luck. Donation by Debs Felix 03/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

wishing you loads of luck! Donation by lawrence and hilary henry 01/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck !! Donation by Oliver & Hayley 29/09/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck Honey, I will be thinking of you all the way, love you! Donation by Julie 26/09/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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