Giles Branford is fundraising for Nelson's Journey

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Aconcagua Ascent

on 13/12/2009

Aconcagua Summit

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Giles Branford

Raising money for

Nelson's Journey

Charity Registration No. 1065775

Nelson's Journey works with children and young people up to the age of 18 years who live in Norfolk and have experienced the death of a significant person in their life e.g. mother, father, brother or sister.

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Giles Branford

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Raised so far: £815.00

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My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

On behalf of Nelsons Journey I will be aiming to reach the summit of Aconcagua in Argentina- the highest mountain in South America and the highest mountain outside the Himalayas. Situated in the Andes and standing 6,962 m (22,830 ft) temperatures are likely to be as low as -30ºC with wind speeds in excess of 100 mph- making it seem even colder! The altitude will also be a problem as oxygen levels at the summit are effectively only 40% of sea level. In comparison Snowdon stands at 1,085 m (3,560 ft), Kilimanjaro at 5,895 m (19,340 ft) and Everest 8,850 m (29,035 ft).

My challenge will take almost three weeks to complete and will see me constantly climbing up and down the mountain, transferring equipment (and food!) between the various camp sites in preparation for the main summit night. There is a good chance I will be resorting to my ice axe and crampons to make the final push as well as having to carry a fairly heavy pack!

The charity I have chosen, Nelson's Journey, was set up to support bereaved children and young people who have suddenly lost a sibling, parent or other close relation whether it be through a road traffic accident, undetected terminal illness or suicide. The money raised will be used to help bereaved children through organising one to one or group support sessions, activity days and weekend camps. All these events are invaluable to those they are helping providing children with the support they need through perhaps the hardest and most difficult time in their life.

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So please dig deep and donate now.

	Good luck Giles! Donation by Ciara Arundel 25/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	As promised mate. Good luck.....you crazy fool! Donation by Graham Jones 25/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck!! Donation by Vicki Hackett 23/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Stay strong, stay focussed! Big mountain = big respect! Donation by Andrew Groat 16/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good for you Gilo. Hope it all goes well. Donation by Dom 16/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Get Wrapped up & have an awesome time x Donation by Heather Farrow 11/11/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	What a fantastic trip, good luck. Donation by Ian Walters 09/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Sounds challenging! Donation by Claire Pitt (Pure Resourcing Solutions) 09/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Giles Donation by Fiona Stackhouse 15/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Giles, make sure you do detailed holiday notes before you go!!!!!! Donation by Elizabeth Craig 15/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by carol ripley 12/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Great choice of charity. Don't forget to send a postcard from the top . Donation by JOHN SPICE 09/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Madness - hope all goes well! Donation by Pat Woodfield 09/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You must be brave as well as mad! Lots of luck. Beryl Donation by Beryl Garnham 09/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Giles. Will raise a toast to you. Donation by Belinda Middleton 08/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Gilo! Might see you in BA on the way through. Donation by Wendy Fowler 05/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Giley! Proud of you Donation by Ed and Claire x 14/09/09	£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid
	Do you get to ski down ??? Best of luck. Donation by Rachel Millett 09/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	It sounds amazing - good luck! Donation by Laura Townes 08/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Is my Xmas cooking so bad that you have to escape to the other side of the world? Good Luck! Donation by Chris Branford 06/09/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Looks mighty scary to me! All the best for a life changing challenge Donation by William Router 04/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Top man Giles, if a little mad. I'd join you if I was allowed out. Donation by Luke 04/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Giles!! We know you can do it!! We'll think of you while we're tucking into our pigs in blankets!! x Donation by Sara & Gareth 03/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done bro! Very proud of you! Amazing length to go to to avoid cold turkey! Donation by Olivier Branford 24/08/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£635.00
Offline donations:	£180.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£179.10

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