Thank you for your support on my 2009 fasting & fund raising attempt.
**************************************************************************************
I have completed my 21-days Fasting & Walking 2009 task!
In summary I walk during this 21-days around 250 distance kilometres
and about 4500 altitude metres in India, England and Austria.
I feel fit, trained and full of energy and ready for any upcoming challenges
in the next weeks/month during these turbulent times.

I AM VERY THANKFUL
that I managed to complete this ambagious program and that my body
and mind supported my so well during this time.
I AM VERY THANKFUL
to have so many friend/colleague who believed in my program
and donated for the good and the benefit of Hilton Foundation.

A big thank you from me to all of you.
Dankeschön
Andreas
**************************************************************************************

I have planned my this years fund raising event in the upcoming weeks to raise money for Hilton In The Community Foundation and 50% will go to the  “New Hope Trust” www.watfordnewhope.org.uk which aims to relieve poverty and distress by providing accommodation, education and other support. 

I have added to my this years fasting period the activity “walking”
My 21day fasting period (water & tea only) will start on 07. April
   During this period I will be 
      * in India in the Kangra Valley (Himalaya region) 
         besides the daily 4 hour tours I will also do a 6 hours tour on 11. April
         which takes me above 10.000 feet
      * in St. Veit (Austria) on 24. April for a 4-Mountain walk which
          takes 12 hours
Before my fasting period ends on 28. April

For those who don’t know how fasting work:
  - during this period (21 days) I don’t eat, I only drink water and tea
    I have done this before and there is no risk for my health – as long the
      body gets water a period of 21 days with no food can be handled by
       the body.
    Doing exercise during this period support the body and the
       detoxication process.
   I don’t have a religion background for doing this – I do this for many
      years and this is a great period to refresh (detox) my body and mind.
   Same say: I am silly doing this, others say they can never do it, other
      stay on this needs willpower
   … for me this is an know experience and something I don’t miss in my
       yearly calendar
   … as for many things – if you don’t try … you don’t know if you achieve!

I will update you on my progress as I have arrived in .

Thank you for your time and considering a donation.

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

Dankeschön
Andreas

If you are interested – here is some reading on fasting:
http://www.fasting.com/physicians.html
http://www.drbenkim.com/fasting.html

Thank you for taking time and efforts to sponsor me!