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In less than a month Iain and Elaine are taking part in a trek to Everest Base Camp over 3 weeks in April 2010, covering more than 100km and finsihing at Everest Base Camp at 5,647m (18,500ft) above sea level, thats about the cruising altitude of a flight from Belfast - London! Every penny raised as part of this trip will be go in full to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
The RNLI provides a 24hour a day rescue service around the coast of the UK and Ireland as well as on many inland waterways and lifeguard cover for some of our busiest beaches! They will respond to any incident at sea 365 days a year come rain or shine. This incredible charity rescues around 8,000 people a year and saves thousands of lives! Since the RNLIs formation in 1824 they have saved over 137,000 lives, enough people to fill the millenium stadium twice. The RNLI is crewed entirely by volunteers and they rely solely on donations from people like you and me exist! see www.rnli.org.uk for more details!
We have been training for the trip and fundraising for a while, but we need your help! We are trying to raise as much money as we can for what is such a worthwhile and selfless charity! We would really appreciate any donations anyone would be able to make! It doesnt matter if its only a few pence, every penny will help!
And justgiving is so simple, safe and easy! 100% of the money you donate will go to the charity! Its just one simple form! so please click donate now and give what ever you can!!
Thank you all soooo much for you support!
