Raised: 83%
 
Target: £12,000.00
Raised so far: £9,997.00
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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!

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

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

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

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck !! Donation by Oliver & Hayley on 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 on 26/09/08

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck Ben Donation by Suzanne & David Shalson on 26/09/08

 
£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Eli Dwek on 25/09/08

 
£18.00 + £5.08 Gift Aid

Good luck - impressive challenge! Donation by Mark Hirschfield on 22/09/08

 
£55.00

Amazing challenge - good luck Donation by Tim Lipton on 22/09/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

i want a receipt! Donation by anonymous on 21/09/08

 
£1,000.00

Wishing you a wonderful trip. Good luck ! Donation by Suzanne, Henry and Simon on 21/09/08

 
£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid

Wishing you a wonderful experience, much sucess and a safe return Donation by David and Judith Black on 16/09/08

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Have a great time Donation by Warren and Claire on 15/09/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Ben! Come back safely mate. Donation by David and Penina Lamm on 14/09/08

 
£100.00

Next--climb Ben Nevis and re-name it Ben Grant! Donation by Karen and John on 11/09/08

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

climb those stairs ! Donation by Juliet on 09/09/08

 
£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

is yak milk and roasted grubs kosher ? Donation by Oli and Ms T on 09/09/08

 
£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

best of luck Donation by anon on 04/09/08

 
£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

don't break a leg! Donation by gary m on 04/09/08

 
£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

an inspiration Donation by darren and nathalie on 04/09/08

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Ben !!! Donation by Jamie Lossos on 03/09/08

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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  Total Raised: £9,997.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £898.90

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