David Messiter

David Messiter's Kili Fundraising Page

Fundraising for Sightsavers
£2,157
raised of £2,000 target
by 77 supporters
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: Kilimnajaro Climb
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We support local partners around the world to combat avoidable blindness.

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Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

On the 2nd October 2008 myself and 10 of my friends will begin climbing Kilimanjaro the highest mountain on the African continent (19,336ft - 5,895m).  The climb will take place over 6 days with the final ascent being made initially by torch light early on the morning of October 7th.

Only around 50% of climbers make the summit, for clarity the other 50% don't die they simply go back down having failed usually having been overcome by altitude sickness!!  This low level of success is down to extreme altitude rather than the complexity of the climb itself.

I have paid for the trip myself so all of the money I raise will go to my chosen charity Sight Savers International.  I have chosen Sightsaver International for the fantastic work they do in developing countries in providing treatment for river blindness. For just £17 they effectvely restore a persons sight which is pretty amazing.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Sightsavers International gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!

Thanks in advance, I really appreciate it.

David

About the charity

Sightsavers

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Sightsavers' vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes and where visually impaired people participate equally in society.

Donation summary

Total raised
£2,157.00
+ £403.90 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,787.00
Offline donations
£370.00

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