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Everest Base Camp Challenge
November 7 - 25, 2009.

I have had to postpone my trip due to my Mother being rushed into hospital 4 November 2009. She had a heart attack and stroke in June so we are extremely concerned about her. I will do the trek as soon as I possibly can and therefore intend to continue raising funds for Cystic Fibrosis.

'I decided that going to Everest would be a great way to celebrate my sixtieth birthday and in turn do something positive for others and myself.
My hope is that I can raise £5000 by doing a sponsored trek to
Everest Base Camp(17,601 feet) along with adjacent peak - Kala Patar(18,192 feet).
I intend to pay for the trek myself.'

This money will be used to purchase Spirometers with incentive devices along with a donation to Gene Therapy Research. Children who suffer from Cystic Fibrosis derive great benefit from this apparatus.

A Spirometer is an apparatus for measuring the volume of air inspired and expired by the lungs.

When my friend Annette's little girl Arienne uses this Spirometer it feels like breathing exercises, but in a fun way!
This Spirometer has a computer screen with a little boy blowing into a milkshake and when Arienne blows hard into this machine, bubbles will come out of the milkshake and spill over the top of the glass. As we know, many children like to make a mess and she thinks this is funny.Ultimately whilst gaining benefit from using the machine, Arienne doesn't look on it as a chore.

There is only one Spirometer with the incentive device to go round twenty four children living in West Grampian, The Highlands and Western Isles, an area even bigger than Belgium.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Cystic Fibrosis Trust 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.

 Check out my video - 'See Mount Everest, things to do before you die.'

So please sponsor me now!
Thank you
Billy
Best wishes for 2009


Fantastic Billy! All the best... Jane and Malcolm Button x Donation by Jane Button 04/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

from Mandy at tennis, best wishes Donation by Mandy Allan 30/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sing us a song when you get to base camp Donation by Andrew Gilmour 25/10/09  

£55.00 + £15.51 Gift Aid

Good luck with your climb Billy. Donation by Gill Whittaker 20/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

billy you are a true insperation,I am so proud with you heart full of gold,you will get to the top.(i have no douts) god bless xxx Donation by shelaine agnes crabtree 08/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Billy, let me know how you get on, love fae yer wee cousin xx Donation by kim mcalister 08/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Billy, This money is from Ian Beardsall of Telford who was doing web design and following riders at the Scottish Six Day Trials he insisted payment be given here so a MASSIVE thank you to him and all involved with the trials. Love from Darren, Annette, Siobhan & Arienne xxxx Donation by Annette Chambers 28/09/09  

£350.00 + £98.72 Gift Aid

Donation by lilias wilson 23/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good Luck Billy and Happy Birthday when it comes. Moira x Donation by moira wilson 23/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Happy birthday Billy for when it comes,and have a great climb,we will be thinking of you.Go for it.xx Donation by Shelaine Agnes Crabtree 19/09/09  

£10.00

I look forward to pictures of you doing sun salutations on Everest-Good Luck Laura Donation by Laura McNulty 17/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Bend it like Billly - all that Yoga will be very useful and help you relax! Donation by Marie Garvey 17/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck billy from everyone in Rothesay hope that the weather is good for you,and you arrive there and home without any mishaps along the way. Donation by margaret mcdade 15/09/09  

£73.00 + £20.59 Gift Aid

Best of luck. Donation by John 08/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Nearly there now Billy so we wish you a safe and enjoyable trip. (a wee tip...just leave the kayak as you have enough to carry !!!) Donation by Hecky & Belle 06/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Billy know you can do it. Donation by Melanie Wilson 25/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

best of luck! have fun! Donation by Jane Griffiths 23/08/09  

£30.00

Good luck with the trip and Happy 60th birthday when it comes. Donation by Guy Haworth 20/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

The Chief of the Clan Ranald of Lochaber is privileged indeed to donate to the sponsorship of Billy McIsaac's attempt to reach base camp on Mount Everest to raise awareness and to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Charity. Donation by Ranald Alasdair MacDonald of Keppoch 19/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

With best wishes from the Rotary Club of Rothesay Donation by Douglas Lindsay 13/08/09  

£200.00

Good luck on your climb on Everest but watch out for the double Glazing salesman. Donation by Patricia Mackintosh 08/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

When they were up they were up and when they were down they were down and when they were half way up they were at base camp Donation by Gordon Shields 06/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck billy-probably see you around the village! Donation by barrie marshall 05/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck with the challenge and hope you enjoy it immensely. Impressive birthday celebration! Sue Donation by Sue Laverge 05/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Janice and Graeme 22/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Billy Donation by Ian Gilmour 22/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it young man and enjoy every minute! Donation by Zena & Allan 18/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

60? We don't belieeeve it. Enjoy! Donation by Donald & Anisia 15/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck and enjoy the trip Donation by Andy Baker 14/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best wishes from all at S.P.P.B. Donation by Alan McGeachie 14/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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