Raised: 123%
Target: £7,200.00
Raised so far: £8,845.00
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My story

 

WE DID IT!

 

At 7.30am on Thursday 22nd October at 7.29am we reached the Uhuru Peak of Mt Kilimanjaro.

 

Thank you to everyone that has supported and sponsored us!

We have raised an incredible amount for Diabetes UK and couldn't have done it without your help

 

THANK YOU!!

 

Love

David and Sarah

xx

 

 

We are supporting Diabetes UK in memory of my father, who died in October 2007 aged just 51 from complications with Diabetes.  He was a kind, generous and loving man who helped so many people from family, friends, colleagues and strangers in different ways throughout his lifetime.  He had always wanted to visit Africa but his deteriorating health meant that sadly the Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom was the closest he ever got.

Following my fathers death 18 months ago, I have lost nearly 7 stone in weight and found a new passion for all things health and fitness related, which Dad would be proud of.  So ... we thought what better way to use our new zest for life then to climb a mountain, in loving memory of Dad and to support Diabetes UK who are the UK’s largest charity devoted to the treatment and care of diabetes.

The trip, lasting approximately 10 days, spans the 2 year anniversary of his death.

Over 2.5 million people in the UK alone suffer with diabetes, and in many sufferers affects every possible aspect of their lives, including loss of sight, kidney failure, and even limb amputation - all of which my father suffered to some degree.  Many people do not realise the seriousness of diabetes, it is a terrible disease, and we would like to raise awareness of it, as well as money for Diabetes UK.


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Many congratulations on a fantastic achievement and in raising so much money Donation by john Weeks 01/11/09  

Congratulations on your great achievement Donation by Mary Mercury 29/10/09  

Very best wishes to you both from Sarah`s mum & dad. Donation by Richard Newman, Sarah`s Dad 21/10/09  

David & Sarah, all the best for your Mount Kilimanjaro challenge! Donation by Sabine Popp 15/10/09  

Donation by Brendan Babcock 30/09/09  

Donation by Chris and Jane Williams 28/09/09  

Best of luck for the climb I'm sure it'll be a great experience. Donation by Adrian and Santhie 14/09/09  

Best foot forward, and all that :) Donation by Michael Colley 14/09/09  

Money raised from the WII Bowling, - thanks again guys xx Donation by Sarah Newman 03/09/09  

Good luck you two. Great effort! Donation by Kristian Hall 02/09/09  

Will it be better than working? Donation by Patrick Cooper 26/08/09  

Good Luck Guys. We'll pray that the effort you guys put in touches many lives. (Romans 12:13, Proverbs 19:17) Donation by Chris & Cindy Ferguson 26/08/09  

Best of Luck Guys, try and enjoy it!!! love Jo and Paul xxxx Donation by Joanna Reeve 13/08/09  

Maybe you should raise your target :-) Good luck guys! Donation by Rob + Nik 05/08/09  

good luck Donation by Joshua Dean 04/08/09  

Great cause guys - good luck! Donation by Simon and Carly 04/08/09  

Donation by Robert Patrick 03/08/09  

Well done John --and best wishes to David and Sarah Dorothy and Martin Donation by Martin andDorothy Cantrell 02/08/09  

Wishing you both the very best of luck. This is such a fantastic cause & your Dad/Rob would have been so proud of you! Lots of Love xxx Donation by Uncle, Bernie, Chris & Conor xxxx 01/08/09  

Remember to take plenty of Kendal mint cake Donation by Jonathan West 30/07/09  

Good luck!! Donation by David Schneider 30/07/09  

LEGENDS!! Lots of love Becs and Owain xxx Donation by Rebecca Pugh 29/07/09  

Go go go! Donation by Si & Lis 29/07/09  

Donation by Anthony Gerolimich 28/07/09  

Good luck mini Downes! xx Donation by Busty 27/07/09  

Good luck ! Donation by Jean-Philippe Seyler 23/07/09  

drink as much kili lager as you can. it's delicious and cheap. Donation by slugger 22/07/09  

Do it you big legend. Donation by ed charles 22/07/09  

Make that mountain your b1tch Donation by Robin Duncan 22/07/09  

Best of luck to both of you! xxx Donation by Laura Woj 20/07/09  

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  Gift Aid plus supplement: £801.62

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