Well, as most of you should know by now I made it to the top!!! It was one of the hardest things I've ever done, but also the most rewarding. I really didn't think I was going to reach the summit at one point, but knowing I had everyone's support back home, made me push myself that little bit further when I thought I had nothing left in me.
There is still time to donate and here is why I went ahead with the climb.....
I’ve decided to do the climb for Kent Air Ambulance Trust, as it’s a charity that means something personal to me, as they attended the accident scene where I lost my Dad back in 2004. Unfortunately it was already too late for us and they were turned away, but for many others, without them many more lives could have been lost.
They are funded entirely by voluntary donations and receive no Government, National Lottery or NHS funding. It costs £1.6 million each year to keep their helicopter in the sky 365 days a year and this comes from individuals, groups, businesses, companies and clubs from all across . For more details on my chosen charity visit www.kentairambulance.co.uk
Thank you so much in advance for all your help and support. It really does mean a lot.
Hannah
Xxx
PS. Oh and don’t forget to add Gift Aid if you are a tax payer – it’s no extra cost to you!
Schedule for trip:
DAY 1: Fly London to Kilimanjaro International airport
DAY 2: Arrive Kilimanjaro; transfer to Moshi town
DAY 3: Trek through dense jungle to Machame camp, 3100m
DAY 4: Through forest to Shira Plateau; on to camp at Shira caves, 3840m
DAY 5: Trek high moorland (4800m) viaLavaTowerto Barranco Hut (3900m)
DAY 6: Into Great Barranco ravine; trek via Karanga valley over scree to camp (4600m)
DAY 7: Steep trek to summit glaciers, includingUhuruPeak(5896m); begin descent
DAY 8: Descend through rainforest and finish in Moshi for a large celebration
DAY 9: Free time in Moshi; chance to visit local community project; flight departs
DAY 10: Arrive
