Raised: 135%
Target: £11,180.00
Raised so far: £15,145.00
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My story

 

Thank you for visiting our fundraising page!

Crazy 4 Kili are a group of four lovely ladies, led by veteran adventurer Babs Powell, of Pan's People fame, who are determined to raise as much money and equipment as possible for our forthcoming charity Kilimanjaro trek. Babs' husband, the actor Robert Powell, is President of SPARKS, so we have chosen to donate all funds we raise to this fantastic cause. SPARKS (Sport Aiding Medical Research for Kids) funds pioneering research that has a practical, positive impact on the lives of babies and children.

In the UK, many important areas of paediatric research depend heavily on funding from charities like SPARKS rather than the public purse. It's this knowledge that motivates SPARKS to continue doing great work, and it's this knowledge that encouraged us to do whatever we can to help. Babs has previously trekked to the North and South Poles, run a London Marathon, trekked to Everest base camp and taken part in a round-the-world yacht race - all for charity and all post 50 years old! The rest of us haven't quite got that much experience behind us, but we thought that climbing Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa at 5895 metres, would be a good place to start.

As is the case for most charity events of this scale, we have pledged to raise a minimum amount for SPARKS. However, we're not aiming to achieve the bare minimum...we want to surpass all expectations and go back to SPARKS with a cheque that will really make a difference to the lives of millions of childern. Not only that, we're all putting ourselves through a rigorous training regime to make sure we're in the best possible shape by September. Be sure to check on our progress at www.crazy4kili.com, where we will be keeping a detailed account of our struggles and successes over the next 8 months.

Please dig deep and sponsor us. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: SPARKS 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 us now! Many thanks for your support.

Good luck Sarah, a great charity. Enjoy the view! Donation by Bruce Topley 27/09/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You must be a real Koko-Nut for doing this! Good-on-Yer! Donation by Richard & Christine 23/09/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

go girls! i'll meet you at the bottom with some kendal mint cake xx Donation by nicky c 23/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Jen Hon, I am so proud of you! This will be an amazing experience and I want to see pictures!! Donation by Kathleen Wilber 13/07/07  

£25.00

Can't have you £15 shy of £15,000... Donation by Barney Powell 13/07/07  

£15.00

Robert will enjoy the peace and quiet! Donation by Bob 09/07/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck Girls! Donation by S.J 09/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done to you all for even thinking of taking this on. Ridiculously exciting - I salute you! Donation by Dave 25/06/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Full of admiration Donation by tiptree 21/06/07  

£100.00

Don't forget the oxygen ! Donation by Paul Smith 19/05/07  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Kate - Good Luck! Donation by Paul & Penny Hartley 15/05/07  

£25.00

Rather you than me... VERY proud of you, ladies Donation by Samie 20/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck and take lots of pictures! Donation by Lindsey & Eric 17/04/07  

£20.00

thanks for a wonderful wine tasting! Best of success in your upcoming trip. Donation by jenni silby 13/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Way to go! We'll have the champers on ice when you get back. Where next, the moon?! Donation by Richard & Barbara Strevens 12/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Jen, this is what cable cars are for! GOOD LUCK, it will be brilliant! Donation by Vicky James 11/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Thanks for supporting SPARKS. Good luck. Donation by John Shanley 03/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Sorry we can't join you on April 12th but lots of good wishes for reaching your target. Donation by Carol and Robin 24/03/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Go for it girls! & Katie beware of the spiders... Donation by Dave Gould 22/03/07  

£25.00

The wise words of Henry Kelly: Go for gold! Donation by Barney Powell 21/03/07  

£250.00

Donation by joanna 20/03/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Will K. 19/03/07  

£50.00

Lead the way Babs!!! :) Donation by Jonathan 02/03/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Have a BLAST ladies! Love you lots Jen xxx Donation by Shaleen Hudda 26/02/07  

£30.00

As dancer's say for good luck 'Kick High and be pretty' Donation by Gramarye 25/02/07  

£20.00

Good luck Sarah and everyone else! x Donation by Kate Parker 21/02/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Sarah!! Donation by Alan & Cyndy 18/02/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go Sarah! Mountain [maintain] the good work. Donation by Alistair King 14/02/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

More to come later, after house sale Donation by Sue & Neal 13/02/07  

£20.00

500 pence to a charitable cause. It's not a mountain, just a small piece of it Donation by James the Sherpa 09/02/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £1,870.00
  Offline donations: £13,275.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £222.82

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