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My story

 

JUST ANOTHER 396m

Hello

I have just returned from the 2 week trek to Everest Base Camp and a trip of a lifetime. Nepal is a fantastic country with it's people even more so. I unfortunately did not make the final goal of getting to Base Camp. On the morning we set out (second last day) to go to Base Camp my symptoms of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) got more severe and I was airlifted off the mountain. I am bitterly dissapointed not to have made the extra 396m or about 3 hours walk but can take so many positives from the experience, not least of which is the total raised so far. To exceed the £5k target is absolutely fantastic. Having worked on the project for over 8 months it has been fantastic to learn more about the great work the PCA Benevolent Fund has and is doing.

You are still able to use this site to danote until the end of 2007. For more info on the trip please visit www.thepca.co.uk

Latest from the trek:

Made it this far following exhilarating flight into Lukla with a runway not much longer than the square at Lord's. The views and scenery are spectacular.

Walking can be tough up the steep ascents. We are easily breathless. We have had our first sight of Everest - yesterday - which was fantastic but it looks a long way still to go. The cold nights start now as we climb above the clouds.

Our fellow trekkers are a happy bunch and after today we lose contact with the outside world until next week when we get back to Kathmandu - probably in need of a shower.

The views from the campsites are worth waking up for and are really motivating.
The support we received before leaving has helped when the altitude has kicked in and will probably help in the days to come.

We hope to see you with all our digits come Monday 12 November.
 
Cheers
 
Cam

Thank you for taking the time to find out about the fundraising challenge I am about to undertake.

The opportunity to: trek in one of the most ruggedly beautiful places on earth;  test myself physically (blisters and thinning oxygen to boot); taking 12 days to get to the remote Everest Base Camp; and to help raise funds for a what I feel is a worthwhile cause, is an opportunity I did not want to miss.

It will give me great satisfaction to raise funds for this players charity as I have worked for MCC for seven years, mostly looking after the needs of players. Some of these players and their families need help or may need help in the future.

To read more about some of the people we are trying to help please see PCA website.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally SECURE.  It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me.  The PCA Benevolent Fund 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.

Please support me in this great opportunity to contribute to this worthy cause.

Cameron

Good luck Cam! Donation by Jonathan Newell 06/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done for signing up and good luck when you go! Donation by Chris Watson 06/09/07  

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Use this to buy me a gud souvenir! U lucky bugger, cant believe ur going to my dream destination! Donation by Ash (Raj!) 30/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Way to go Cuz !!! show them how its done. Loads of luck Donation by Paula Campbell 29/08/07  

£10.00

Enjoy Donation by Tom Blumire 28/08/07  

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Hey Tenzing! This is steeper than the 4 bridges you know?! Good Luck Cousin! Donation by Biegs 28/08/07  

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Best of Luck! Enjoy! Donation by Trish Doyle 28/08/07  

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Good Luck me old China! Hope all goes well! Donation by Ian Tanner 27/08/07  

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Good luck Cam and I hope you enjoy it! Donation by ROBIN STIMPSON 26/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Andre Lategan 25/08/07  

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The last 5K metres are the hardest Donation by Sid Poole 24/08/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Remember the rusks!! We need to see a video of the Chickenwalk done at base camp. Good luck Donation by Ma, Kroes & Chicken 23/08/07  

£50.00

All the very best for you expedition and other events Cam! Please take good care, Steph xx Donation by Steph 20/08/07  

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Donation by Pete Waxman 19/08/07  

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Good luck Buddy!! An amazing oppurtunity and for a good cause!! Donation by Andy Winsor 17/08/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I hope youre better at trekking than picking winning horses? Donation by Giles 17/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck mate - and thanks for your support! We'll catch up and chat pain thresholds!! Donation by Doron Davda 16/08/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Best of luck! Donation by Joanne 15/08/07  

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Have a great trip!!!! Donation by Debbida 14/08/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Reach for the top mate! Donation by Herschel 14/08/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

We are sooooooo proud of our "Sir Edmund". Good Luck, we know you can do it! Donation by GAP & TEZ 14/08/07  

£20.00

Good luck Cam! Donation by Clare Causton 13/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best, mate. Have a ball! Donation by Suzanne Robinson 13/08/07  

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Best of Luck Donation by Donna Jennings 10/08/07  

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Good Luck mate, following the Kiwis yet again!? Donation by Dave van der Looy 10/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Watch out Edmund! Very proud of you, xxx Donation by Nettie 10/08/07  

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