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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)

Sounds fab. Good luck Donation by Jane 24/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Nice one Heather - very jealous. Have a wonderful time Donation by Vicky Jordan 21/11/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck and have fun! Donation by Julie 21/11/08  

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Good luck - don't forget to show us the pictures! Donation by Vicki 19/11/08  

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Good luck and have a fantastic time. Look forward to hearing all about it! Donation by Karen 18/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You made it up Kilimanjaro so this'll be a walk in the park (honest!) Donation by Sophie & Chris 15/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Just remember Chris Moyles is looking to you for morale guidance! have a great time xxx Donation by Sarah B 15/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck - have an amazing time :-) T x Donation by Trina 14/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck - will be thinking of you! Donation by Esme 14/11/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good on you girl! Donation by Caroline L 14/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck and have a great time Donation by Mike 13/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, take lots of care and look forward to seeing the photos! Donation by Nic, Matt and William 12/11/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done Heather and thank you xx Donation by Christine 12/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

fill your boots Donation by rich 12/11/08  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Watch out for that killer chapati flour!! Donation by Justin 12/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Girl, you've come along way since the sponsored walk at school! You're a star, all the very best you crazy lady! :-) Donation by Panna Ali 12/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best Heather, have a great time. Malt loaf, thought you'd be taking Chocolate cake !!!!!! Donation by Frazer Mallinson 11/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Base camp? you lazy cow, get yourself up to the top! Donation by Rob Plumb 11/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck & tc xx Donation by helen mangan 10/11/08  

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Go for it girl if i cant buy you a drink i suppose everything else is out of the question :-) Take care Ian x Donation by Ian Mewse 10/11/08  

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As they say, live the dream, just take care, really proud of you. Lots of Love xxx Donation by M and D 10/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Sponsor me back!!!!! Good luck! Think it'll be a fantastic, albeit knackering experience! Donation by Liz 10/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck you nutter!! |Love Chris and Linz Donation by chris Willett 10/11/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

"Pissing through 6 inches of clothes with a 3 inch penis": Anonymous Everest summiteer when asked what was the hardest thing about climbing Mt Everest Donation by Tenzing 10/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You are a good un Heath! Be careful we want you back safe and sound!XXX Donation by Katy B 10/11/08  

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All the best! Donation by Raymond Theakston 10/11/08  

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So proud of you Heather... bring back lots of photos of Nepal for me!!! Good luck H! x Donation by Sarah H 10/11/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Hmm... malt loaf. Good luck! Donation by Keef Argh 02/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck flower! Dry socks, plenty of malt loaf and you'll be up and down in no time! ;o) xxx Donation by Anderson 01/11/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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