Kwesi Obiri-Yeboa

Everest Climb Challenge

Fundraising for Blind Veterans UK
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Blind Veterans UK

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We help blind veterans to discover a life beyond sight loss

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Described as the highest 'Altitude Mountain in the world' with an impressive height of 8848 m (5.5 miles), Mount Everest located in the Himalayas (Asia)has proven a difficult challenge for many experienced climbers over the years.

Serving soldiers from 1 Royal School of Military Engineering (1 RSME), Professional Engineering Wing (PEW), Clerk of Works (Construction) have taken on the arduous challenge set by Rachel Chitty (Blind Veterans UK-Regional Fundraiser) to climb the height of Everest on  a 6m mobile climbing wall!!

This will see the team competitively work towards reaching the summit of 'Everest' with each individual completing 105 climbs!! This will be a strength sapping challenge, test of team work and pure stamina.

By raising funds for Blind Veterans UK, we will be providing direct support to vision impaired veterans and serving members of the Armed Forces. This will aid in their relearning process of vital life skills as well as providing them with the tools needed to be independent.


The challenge will take place in Brighton town centre on Saturday 17th February 2018.  

Venue: Jubilee Square, Jubilee Street (Brighton).

 The team members are:

The Team:                                                                    

  1.  WO2 Tonking (Tonks)                               
  2.  Sgt Bunn (Sticky)                                       
  3.  Sgt Comer (Lee)                                         
  4.  Sgt Davidson (Ste)                                     
  5.  Sgt Obiri-Yeboa (Obi)                                
  6.  Sgt Soper (Dave)                                        
  7.  Sgt Cox (Coxy)                                            
  8.  Sgt Paija (PJ)                                             
  9.  Sgt Smith (Smudge)
  10.  Sgt Hammerton (Hammers)
  11. Sgt Digney (Diggers)
  12. Sgt Gould (Goldie)
  13. Sgt Green (Greenie)
  14.  Sgt Lacey (Rob)
  15. Sgt Tikosainai (Tiko)
  16. Sgt Watson (Baz)
  17. Sgt Volavola (V)

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About the charity

Blind Veterans UK

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We believe every blind veteran should be able to lead the life they choose. At Blind Veterans UK we’re one, transformational team. We provide rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support. Together we can help rebuild lives.

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Total raised
£1,718.07
+ £226.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,491.00
Offline donations
£227.07

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