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Hello!

I'm hoping that you have reached this page because you're my friend, I've hassled you at work or I just generally approached you because you look like you have money.

PLEASE sponsor me to walk to Everest Base Camp!  I'm leaving the UK on 14th Dec and am back on 1st Jan after (hopefully) trekking for 14 days to reach Everest Base Camp at a height of 5545m.  It's long, it's high and I'm a bit scared despite putting in lots of training.  Nothing can prepare you for the altitude - not even jogging on the treadmill while chain smoking 20 Marlboro red (apologies to the gym).  I shall do my best though and it's all for a good cause. 

I'm donating the money to Children of the Gambia.  It's a very small charity from West Yorkshire and I decided to choose this charity because just a small amount of money will make such a difference.  A difference that can be felt right away and seen by the people that donate.  It costs just £28 per month to employ one teacher and the charity's aim for 2008/9 is to rebuild a larger school with three classrooms, a new kitchen, and adequate toilets for attendance by all children in the area.  At the moment there's just one small room!

There's more info here http://childrenofthegambia.webeden.co.uk/

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

So, even if it's the price of a Christmas card or a Ferrero Rocher, ALL donations are gratefully accepted and go towards giving a bunch of deserving kids an education.  

Thank you  :o)

Sorry I'm about 3 months too late but hope all went well and that this small donation helps a little bit! Abi Donation by Julian and Abigail Beaney 06/03/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

you should be nearly back - hope all went well! Donation by ali oldam 31/12/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck - hope all's going well Donation by Liz T 21/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Saw your charity on the TV - Good luck - looks like a fantastic cause Donation by KS 16/12/08  

£1,000.00 + £282.05 Gift Aid

Check to see if they have heard of www.internationalstaff.org Best of luck Donation by Chris Butcher 12/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

a pound for every malboro red! Donation by James Cleverly 12/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go heva! Donation by Giraffe Boy 12/12/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Heather - Hope the training pays off! Donation by Sarah Spruytenburg 12/12/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

..and no bungee jumping off it OK? Donation by Dave W 12/12/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Nichola Goodyear 12/12/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Rosie and Liz 11/12/08  

£7.00 + £1.97 Gift Aid

Good Luck Heather! Hope you have a great time. Donation by Lynsey Leeman 11/12/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Enjoy, good luck and take care x Donation by Sarah Robertson 11/12/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck, have a great time! Donation by Steph Linn 11/12/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Heather - think this is an amazing thing to do! Donation by Marek 11/12/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Lyle M 11/12/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck. Where are you going to go for a wee?! Donation by Matt Lawrence 11/12/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best!!...have an amazing time,,x Donation by Kirsty R 10/12/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Sally from SPG! 08/12/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck... let's get p!ssed when you're back xxx Donation by Rowan 08/12/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Eat plenty and keep warm. Take care. xx Donation by Sid and Miriam 03/12/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Just be careful,but have a great time H, see you when you get back. Donation by Anita 02/12/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

You crazy loon :) much impressed though xxx Donation by Emma J 02/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Keep up the good causes work and have a good time! Donation by Malook Kundan 01/12/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Heather! Not long now. Gxx Donation by Gillian 30/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have a wonderful time! Donation by Rebecca 27/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck and enjoy, don't forget to take lots of comfy socks Donation by Penny Foster 27/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Heather, what you are doing is fantastic. Donation by Vicky Oulton 27/11/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

A female Yak is called a Nak, impress your hiking partners with that stunning slice of information... Donation by Iain Fuller 26/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

What a fantastic opportunity, look forward to tales on your return ! Donation by BEX 24/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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