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Mont Blanc for MSF
Page creator: Ned Salisbury
Event: MONT BLANC CLIMB
Event Date: 4th Jul 2008
Team Members: Ned Salisbury, Nick Sloane, Dylan Batten, Neil Collins, Corby Bacco, Sten Bertelsen
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About our charity : Médecins Sans Frontières UK Médecins Sans Frontières UK
Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is the leading non-governmental organisation for emergency medical aid. It is dedicated to providing expert medical relief to victims of war, disasters and epidemics in 80 countries around the world, giving help to those who need it most, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or political affiliation.
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Fundraising target:  £12,000.00
Our donations to date :  £ 13,560.00
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WE'VE DONE IT.

4 OUT OF 6 SUMMITED MONT BLANC AT 7.10 AM ON SATURDAY.


IT WAS AN AMAZING, EXHAUSTING EXPERIENCE AND WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE DONATED AND HELPED US ALONG THE WAY.


THE DVD WILL BE OUT SOON......


(Many thanks to William Burrell- for his very generous cheque of 500 pounds! His message -

'where you boldly go...your godson will happily stay at home! ...good luck'



REALLY IMPORTANT NOTE!

ALL MONEY DONATED THROUGH THIS SITE GOES DIRECT TO CHARITY - CLIMBING COSTS ARE BEING MET BY EACH CLIMBER PERSONALLY OR THROUGH CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP.

The Team-

Thank you for taking the time and following the link here!

In early July this summer a team of 6 will be setting out to climb Mont Blanc in aid of MSF.

Team is made up of-

Ned Salisbury - DTZ

   Location - Paris

   Job- Surveyor

   Reason for the climb? - Its going to be a great challenge.

   Why should people donate? Because its an awesome cause!

Nick Sloane - Credit Suisse

   Location - Zurich

   Job-  'mild mannered private banker during the week, once out of my telephone booth at weekends an enthusiastic, but sadly untalented freerider..."

   Reason for the climb? - "Brilliant way of combining a challenge and doing something for 2 great causes- ie reducing my waistline... Also get to use sharp, heavy and dangerous-looking equipment".

   Why should people donate? "Apart from the terrific causes, because the more we raise the less excuse Neil has for backing out..." 

Dylan Batten - CBRE

   Location - Paris

   Job- Surveyor

   Reason for the climb? - 'I'm told there's a good view from the top'

   Why should people donate? "Given the amazing responses so far, it seems to go without saying!" 

Neil Collins - BNP paribas

   Location - Zurich

   Job- Banking

   Reason for the climb? - "Because if I didnt Nick would whine and its easier to climb a mountain than put up with his incessant whinging!"

   Why should people donate? "Because its a great cause, and...I'm worth it."

Corby Bacco - MITRE

    Location - Darmstadt

   Job-  Network & Distributed systems Engineer- (IT geek)

   Reason for the climb? - "Because its something I've been thinking of doing since I moved to Europe 10 years ago and this way we get to help to raise money for charity along the way (and because it beats the heck out of a day in the office!)"

   Why should people donate? "Because the chosen charities truly are worthy and do a fantastic job of getting resources to those who need it most."

Sten Bertelsen - SGS

   Location - Global

   Job-  Risk Management

   Reason for the climb? - "Heaven and Hell"

   Why should people donate? - "so much trouble in the world, we all have got to give a little".

You can follow our training progress via this link- where Neil has kindly collected all our photos and made them available for all to see.

http://picasaweb.google.com/neiljamescollins/MontBlancTrainingWeekendMerDeGlaceAndAiguilleDuMidi

 

About the climb…

Our route up Mont Blanc is not a technical climb, but the altitude does make it difficult- because of this we  will be doing a training week up to 4000m to acclimatise and to test gear before the final climb. We will be using 2-3 guides for the group as we believe this is essential to a successful climb.

About MSF-

Médcins Sans Frontières is one of the most relevant and effective aid organizations around today, particularly considering the unstable and dangerous conditions in many parts of the world.

MSF workers can be found in over 70 countries, in many of the most dangerous, deprived and inhospitable locations, continually bringing medical care to those in need, regardless of nationality or religion. Their duties involve, but are not limited to, emergency medical care, field surgery, education, sanitation and vaccination programs. They make a huge difference to thousands of lives.

It means so much to us that you have taken the time to look at this page- please, please help us to reach our target.

Every penny raised makes a difference to someones life.


Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure.

It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Médecins Sans Frontières UK 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.

In addition to the raising of money for MSF, Nick is keen to promote another charity as well called 'Kids of Africa' which provides care for orphans in Africa- because of the effort he has put in into helping to organise this trip and to make it possible its only fair to include the below link for the charity- so for those who might prefer to donate to a smaller charity, then please follow the link below and have a look at their online donations page. Any donations to KidsofAfrica should please be accompanied with the text 'Mont Blanc'- Thanks. http://www.kidsofafrica.com/www2/html/?s=6&p=0

Thank you!

The Team

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Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
aSWer 23/07/2008 £100.00 n/a I'm scared of heights, so could not have climbed. Plus I don't like the cold!! 
James Thomson 21/07/2008 £10.00 £2.82 well done!!! 
Jerome from Frankfurt 18/07/2008 £50.00 n/a wahoooo, I'm impressed!! 
Matt Sundstrom 17/07/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Well done Sir Nick! Worthy cause. 
Simela, Alastair and Ryan 16/07/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Fantastic effort! Good luck!!! We are thinking of you Annalie! xxx 
Simon Spacey 15/07/2008 £100.00 n/a Good job, guys! 
simon 14/07/2008 £25.00 £7.05 well done! 
Lisa Kolodny 14/07/2008 £50.00 n/a Great job...the sky's the limit! Waiting for pictures now... 
Richard Salisbury 11/07/2008 £40.00 £11.28 Well done. I hope you don't plan to do Everest next! 
Natalie Chidgey 10/07/2008 £50.00 n/a La beauté glacée de la montagne vous a séduite? encore bravo!! what an achievement :) 
Andrew Byrne, Claudia & Florence 10/07/2008 £40.00 £11.28 Well done! What an amazing challenge for a good cause 
A fan 10/07/2008 £10.00 n/a awarded for Extreme Profilepicposting Services Rendered on TIC  
Richard Batten 09/07/2008 £250.00 £70.51 Well done from Richard, Mel & Family 
martin 09/07/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Congratulations, great effort. Hope you got some good photos of the view.  
Rich Dyer 09/07/2008 £50.00 n/a not bad for a bunch of skiers! 
Matt & Heike 08/07/2008 £100.00 n/a Congrats guys - well done 
Frauke Härtel 08/07/2008 £80.00 n/a Congratulations, well done ;-) !!!!! 
Mark + Monika 08/07/2008 £134.00 £37.79 Great Job!!! 
Per Bertelsen 07/07/2008 £100.00 £28.21 If the mountain will not come to you....... outstanding; well done! 
Soph & Dunc 07/07/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Well done! What an achievement. Never do it again - I couldn't cope with Mum's worrying.... 
Mum 07/07/2008 £100.00 £28.21 well done my son, glad you esacaped from the machine! 
Serge and Katie 07/07/2008 £1,000.00 £282.05 Fantastic: great mountain and great cause 
Nick Denny 06/07/2008 £250.00 n/a After 3km of vertical I am sure you will all be in peak physical condition: lean & sinewy not to mention firm of buttock and bosom - just like Kelvin. 
? 06/07/2008 £8.00 n/a well.... 
David & Anne 05/07/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Well done! Your mother says don't do it again. 
John Wutzer 05/07/2008 £65.00 n/a Enjoy the Climb and wish you luck on meeting your Charity goals. Awesome! Keep us posted! 
Sabine Gustmann 04/07/2008 £100.00 n/a The last donation was a teaser, this one should get Nick's LARDY bum a bit faster uphill 
Fergus Rae 04/07/2008 £100.00 n/a OK, so you're really going to do it, so here's a little more to push you up the hill. Be carefull.. 
Andrew Bonnell 04/07/2008 £50.00 n/a Looking forward to the stories! 
Craig 03/07/2008 £45.00 n/a Have a great time and be safe!!! 
Karin Schaer 03/07/2008 £30.00 n/a Good luck to you all ...x 
Jennifer Best 03/07/2008 £40.00 n/a I am proud of you! Come back safely and don't do anything I wouldn't do ;-) 
Jon and Matt 02/07/2008 £600.00 n/a Looks like great fun - enjoy the climb chaps!! 
Jen & Ted G 01/07/2008 £40.00 £11.28 May the most you wish for be the least you get and as you slide down the banister of life may the splinters never point the wrong way! 
Christine (from Guernsey) 01/07/2008 £50.00 n/a I like the hat, Nick!! Best of luck to you all for this excellent cause 
Fergus Rae 01/07/2008 £50.00 n/a So a merry jaunt into the hills then chaps? Work hard, we'll pay hard 
Sabine Gustmenn 01/07/2008 £100.00 n/a Just because it's you Lardy.. :-) Go for it guys, great cause.. 
Keith & Sue Forshew 30/06/2008 £50.00 n/a Great adventure & a noble cause. best of luck to you all 
Andrea 30/06/2008 £50.00 n/a have a great time 
Julie Zichy 29/06/2008 £40.00 n/a Super idea!! Come back safe!!  
Maria 27/06/2008 £1,000.00 n/a That kind of madness should be rewarded. Just back back quickly, we need you at work.... :-)) 
Alan Clarke 26/06/2008 £20.00 n/a Just grit those teeth and keep on going! 
Dave Jones 26/06/2008 £75.00 n/a In moments of pain, think of how good that celebratory beer will be awaiting for you at base camp. Best of luck 
Andreas Pankow 25/06/2008 £30.00 n/a Enjoy the trip 
Patrick Schwyzer 24/06/2008 £30.00 n/a all the best! 
Kelvin 24/06/2008 £50.00 n/a You are all mad 
Victoria Quint 23/06/2008 £200.00 n/a Don't let the altitude beat you. 100 for the effort going up, 100 for you all getting down safely. :-) 
richard woods 23/06/2008 £100.00 £28.21 a huge challenge for a very worthwhile cause 
stephen murphy 21/06/2008 £150.00 £42.31 1penny for each step, remember that ! 
JM 21/06/2008 £100.00 n/a Not silly at all.. Best of luck 
Elena 20/06/2008 £30.00 n/a best of luck :) 
Ruedi 19/06/2008 £50.00 n/a great idea, good luck 
Vicki Kirby 19/06/2008 £25.00 n/a Neil, best of luck for the climb! 
Nicky J Clark 19/06/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Ned, I like a man who 'walks his talk' (or climbs it) Wishing you a safe adventure! 
carla 19/06/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Have a great time in heaven - have a hot drink when in hell 
MA 19/06/2008 £500.00 £141.03 Money only good if objective is achieved. No medals for "trying". 
Gaelle 18/06/2008 £20.00 n/a Good luck :)  
Ed Steinert 18/06/2008 £30.00 n/a All the best lads! 
H Bomb 18/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Go tell it on the mountain! Or... eh. Just get there, will ya. One piece back, please. xxxh 
Joe 17/06/2008 £50.00 n/a Good luck. 
M&,D,T Verwood 17/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck Sould get a good veiw from the top. 
Gloria M. 16/06/2008 £30.00 n/a Good luck and all the best wishes! Nick I am expecting a new screensaver on my right;-) 
Maria 15/06/2008 £25.00 n/a The best of luck and wishes for good weather during the climb, to you crazy wonderful men 
Howard Paine 15/06/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck - a really worthwhile cause! 
Mike and Allan and Dee 14/06/2008 £50.00 n/a Good Luck! Hope you climb better than you drive 
Peter Webber + Andy Phillips 13/06/2008 £40.00 n/a The joy of giving is only surpassed by the thought of Nick in extreme pain... 
Natacha Safarian 13/06/2008 £15.00 n/a We can throw stones, complain about them, stumble on them, climb over them, or build with them 
alex lees 13/06/2008 £25.00 £7.05 best of luck guys, a top effort! 
Arnaud aka Flash 11/06/2008 £50.00 n/a Bon courage et bonne chance! 
Christina Laemmel 11/06/2008 £25.00 n/a Keep safe and have fun! 
Marcello 10/06/2008 £30.00 n/a Good luck guys!! 
Johanna Fairclough 10/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Sounds great, good luck Neil and Co. 
Ness 10/06/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Have fun, take some pics of the trip, stretch those muscles all the time knowing you are helping others - well done! 
Yas 10/06/2008 £50.00 n/a Better late than never!  
Alim 08/06/2008 £50.00 n/a Make sure you wrap up warm.... 
Ariel Goekmen/Lars Kalbreier 06/06/2008 £100.00 n/a Barking. 
Joost 05/06/2008 £20.00 n/a I like it. Good luck. 
DVL 05/06/2008 £10.00 n/a Hehehe, the new craze: charity ranting... who said money cannot buy you happiness... I'm sure they won't refund me to shut up. Should do this ofter... 
DVL 05/06/2008 £10.00 n/a IT'S DOING IT AGAIN. can't believe it.If I wouldn't love those thankmails so much I'd be on the phone to MSF and tell them what to do with my hard-ear 
DVL 05/06/2008 £10.00 n/a Hey, I wasn't done with that comment, you frickin' eegits, I'm suddenly not so sure anymore about all this donating stuff, I mean honestly, what's thi 
DVL 05/06/2008 £50.00 n/a To be doubled if you climb in a Borat mankini. I have about 105 characters left to type and since I' 
Gigi 05/06/2008 £100.00 n/a Buona fortuna... portate giu qualche sasso di ricordo... 
Corby 05/06/2008 £100.00 n/a I'll be at the Colorado Brew Fest - having one (or more) for all of ya! 
Anna-Marie 04/06/2008 £30.00 n/a If you've stopped eating pizza it must be serious. Good luck! 
Amanda Thomson 03/06/2008 £10.00 n/a Good Luck. Sounds like great fun. Neil you got a Guinness ready for the top? 
Janet & Dean 01/06/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Has no body told you you can get a cable car to the top but if you have desided to go up the hard wa 
Helen & Geoff Pearce 31/05/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Keep Going all the way up the view is worth belive me /us we have done it ,PS keep warm 
Col & Pol Weddell 30/05/2008 £25.00 n/a Best of luck from Kuwait 
Miss Moneypenney 30/05/2008 £30.00 n/a Go for it :)) giving up beer - this must be serious! 
Amelia 30/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 BE CAREFUL.. mwah x  
Rachel Bland 29/05/2008 £5.00 £1.41 good luck!! 
John Stokoe 29/05/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Go for it Neil - aim high! 
VB 29/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Ned off the booze and on the stairmaster?? Don't quite believe it..?! 
Barry Thomas 29/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Every success for your climb 
Michael Collins 28/05/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Good luck with the weather, well done to all of you for taking this on 
Tom Fagan 28/05/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Good luck and best wishes to all 
Noemie 27/05/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Good luck! 
Mark Grey 26/05/2008 £20.00 n/a Good luck chaps 
Isma 26/05/2008 £30.00 n/a Good luck guys!  
Amelie-Michele Chauvel 25/05/2008 £20.00 n/a Bravo Choufleur ^^ 
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