Raised: 84%
Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £4,220.00
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My story

 

The bar has been well and truly raised, originally I had set my sights on £2500, this was going to be too easy, then £3000, again too easy, with donations coming in regularly, and with the 'big hitters', and plenty of friends and family still waiting to donate I have set myself a target of £5 000.  I know this is a huge target, but with your help, and my persistence (!), we will get there.

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

This challenge is an attempt to do something that has never been done before, to play an official match of cricket at an altitude of 5,164m, approximately 17,000 vertical feet on the lead up to Mount Everest. By doing this "The Everest Test 2009" will set a new world record for the highest official team game ever to be played, as recognised by The Guinness Book of Records.

On the 21st April 2009 Team Hillary and Team Tenzing will compete in a Twenty 20 cricket match on the Gorak Shep Plateau overcoming difficulties such as altitude and weather. Logistically the challenge is immense with the organisation of all the kit, players, medical team and officials making this mentally and physically demanding to all involved. The people embarking on the expedition are all volunteers who have full time jobs in the UK, and share a common passion for making the expedition happen, whilst raising in excess of £250 000 for charity.

With the support of businesses, fundraising groups and individuals the The Everest Test 2009 will make a major difference to thousands of lives around the globe through the generosity of those giving.

All the money that you donate will go directly to The Lords Taverners and The UK Himalayan Trust (set up by Sir Edmund Hilary to support the local Himalayan people). Every member of the expedition has paid all the costs involved, including flights, transfers, hiking costs, equipment. None of the money donated will go towards the cost of the expedition.

To date I have already completed the Nike 10km, Gyro 10km and the Cardiff Half Marathon, all in full cricket gear. The grim challenge, running through frozen lakes in Surrey, not to mention the hundreds of miles running, rowing and cycling in the pursuit of fitness. I will also be doing the Merrel Mudman, The Merrel Iceman, The Bath Half Marathon (in pads), and 2 weekends in Dartmoor and The Brecon Beacons respectively, all in time for the expedition in April.

Please give generously, I appreciate that this is a difficult time for some, but your contributions are invaluable.

To see my progress please go to:

http://cricketontopoftheworld.blogspot.com/

David.

Better to chip in late than not at all. Brilliant effort. Well done. Donation by Boz 12/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Congratulations Dave and team! What a wonderful achievement! xx Donation by Jade Johnson 06/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

More from my poundpot and well done for achieving the world record and being the highest run scorer. Donation by Pip 05/05/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

From Liz nextdoor and very proud of you Donation by Liz Baumber 05/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

With love and many congratulations Donation by Marion Perrens 05/05/09  

£50.00

i wasnt gonna cough up til you did it ;0) Donation by emma sainsbury 04/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Better late than never-Congratulations! Donation by Ros Morgan 04/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Congratulations on the Achievement, the Win, and on being the highest, highest run scorer in the WORLD! Hx Donation by Helen Smith 29/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Anon 26/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

rock on fookel, good on ya! Donation by Mark horrocks 26/04/09  

£20.00

All the best from Kuwait! Donation by Sonia & Ramsey 25/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

awesome, well done. Donation by Stephen Johns 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A great effort for a great cause, well done DK Donation by Richard Almond 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done xx Donation by Jo Henderson (Cohort software) 23/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

congratulations Donation by Donald Perrens 17/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the very best. Hope it goes well. Donation by Friends of Posturite 09/04/09  

£410.00

Well done Kirts, we'll be thinking of you! Donation by Paul & Dawn 06/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

it's fantastic concept ,original and an inspiring challenge, wish you guys all the best Donation by Sophie Wylam 06/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Proud of you mate. Great achievement. Donation by Mark & Candice 05/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Butt! Donation by Simon Hodgkinson 05/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

David-great trip great cause -enjoy it all -Nik Donation by Nik A 03/04/09  

£200.00

You must be mad, but brilliant, good luck!! Donation by Sue Greenham 03/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck and I look forward to reading all about it and I am sure you will make it. Donation by Shirley Price 03/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Kia ora! good luck, I know you can do it. Donation by Rosemary Thompson 03/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I have no doubt you will rise to the challenge! Good luck. Donation by Janette Edmonds (Ergo Innovation) 03/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck mate - hope all goes well and no ducks please! Donation by Preds 03/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Don't forget the cake Donation by Kim Findlay 03/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Would have loved to have done this! So here's some more money. Love ya man Donation by Neill Scott (Noel) 03/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Better than a walk in the park on a Sunday. Best of luck to you all!! Donation by Kevin & Sophie 03/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Nick + Tom - again! 02/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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