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My story

 

This October I will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in order to raise money for the Entertainment Software Charity.  The ESC is the official charity of the UK computer and video games industry, and raises thousands of pounds each year to help disadvantaged young people.  Last year's climb helped raise money towards the Amani Children's Home, which is dedicated to helping protect Tanzania's most vulnerable population - street children and AIDS orphans.  This year the money raised will go towards helping more such children, and that's why I've decided to take part in this year's climb.

Those of you that know me will know that I'm not the most active of people and, as such this seemed like the perfect opportunity to do something really extreme in order to raise a mountain of cash for such a good cause.

To put it in perspective, Mount Kilimanjaro is the world's highest free-standing mountain, and includes the highest peak in Africa.  Each year 15,000 people attempt to climb the mountain, of which just 40% make it to the summit.  Due to the mountain's equatorial location as well as its high elevation, climbers can experience almost every climate type on earth during the journey to the top.  At the summit, oxygen levels can drop by up to 50%, causing headaches, nausea, fatigue, breathing difficulties and - in extreme circumstances - death.

But perhaps the most traumatic thing of all for me is that we'll be camping in tents for the duration of the trip...

The trip will take place from 6th to 16th October, and I've got until then to raise my target of £3000 for ESC - which is where you come in.  So, thank you for visiting my fundraising page, and thanks in advance for your generosity.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Entertainment Software Charity 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 me now!

Many thanks for your support.

http://www.myspace.com/kili2007  

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The Entertainment Software Charity is the official charity of the UK computer and video games industry. It was founded in 2000 by prominent members of the UK Games Industry in order to deliver real benefits directly to those who need it most. We work with charities which bring hope to disadvantaged young people by providing educational and medical support. Importantly, these charities are skilled at knowing how to get the right help to the right people effectively and efficiently. In 2005 the ESC donated a total of £507,000 to educational and medical causes specifically for young people.

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Go Carly! Go Carly! Dance... Donation by Team Bastion 28/08/07  

£100.00

Good luck hon! x Donation by Rose 27/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck - I've been there, you will love it. Donation by Martin Kenwright - Evolution Studios 20/08/07  

£100.00

Good luck on behalf of Shine! Donation by Duane 15/08/07  

£200.00

Wish I was doing it ! Sounds like fun - good luck ! Donation by Adam B 14/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Glasto was a good warm up! Not sure you'll be able to rely on wine to get you through this though!!X Donation by Charli 17/07/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Mostly yours, some of it mine. Good luck, Carly. Also, why is Sam winking after "we love you"? xxx Donation by Simon Byron 12/07/07  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Good Luck sweetie.... xx Donation by Jenny Pearce 27/06/07  

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Only 157 flights of stairs from reception to 9th floor at Disney! Easy. Don't forget the sand!!!! Donation by Matt DIS 22/06/07  

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Remember your protection, it will be scary up there! Well done in advance, crazy lady. Donation by Laura West 19/06/07  

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Good luck x Donation by Luke Bradford 19/06/07  

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Seriously, that mountain looks quite high enough to me. Best of luck! Donation by Duncan Harris 19/06/07  

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Sounds like a real test of endurance - and that's just putting up with the other PRs going! ;) Donation by Robin Alway 19/06/07  

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Good Luck! Donation by Jason (Gamer.tv) 19/06/07  

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You go, girl! (I hope that's the Marvin Gaye/Tammi Tyrell version you're referring to!) Donation by David Wilson 19/06/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Should you be doing this in your condition?? ;op Donation by Jon mack 18/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

If anyone can, you can! Ooh! It's not per mile is it??! Donation by Christine Chant 18/06/07  

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Come back alive!! We love you! ;) Donation by Samantha & Taliah 07/06/07  

£55.00 + £15.51 Gift Aid

You'll be okay so long as you don't do the three-legged thing x Donation by Mum and Dad 06/06/07  

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