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My story

 

Imagine the frustration of seeing someone you love slowly vanish in to thin air. Their familiar features remain in front of you, but the rich character within starts to depart as their ability to remember, communicate, or understand what’s going on around them shuts down.

There are 100 different types of dementia, the most common of which is Alzheimer’s - a progressive illness that alters the structure and chemistry of the brain which becomes increasingly damaged over time.

To watch a loved one staring in to a mirror and hear them ask ‘who’s that person in the reflection?’ is heartbreaking to witness and leads to an intense frustration of not being able to do anything to help.

Well now you can.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m heading in to thin air for just a few days in order to raise urgently needed funds for the Alzheimer’s Society on a charity trek to the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa.

Kilima Njaro is Swahili for ‘ Shining Mountain ’ and its snow clad peak stands 19,335.6 ft above sea level. Even in summer, the nights are intensely cold and above 14,000 ft the oxygen levels drop dramatically. Altitude sickness is a very real threat but even before that, there are seven days of trekking through jungle to the mountain base, muscle burning scree on the lower slopes and then 8 hours every day of slow progress on the steep upper slopes to the snow line. The hardest part of the climb is in the thinnest atmosphere and every step will be intensely painful.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have no doubt that it will be the most physical challenge I have ever undertaken but for every step I take and for every £ you donate, it will enable the Alzheimer Society to better understand the disease and use your donation for their three C’s – Cause, Cure and Care.

 Alzheimer’s strikes randomly and for the 750,000 lost souls and their families currently enduring such anguish in the UK, your support will help to deliver a glimmer of hope.

I can come back down from the remote African peak with a head full of memories. I want to use that experience so that others can keep theirs too. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Alzheimer's Society will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you so much  for your support.

 

Love Holly .x.

P.S. Don't forget that any of you who pledge over £25 will get your name to the summit on an exclusive T - Shirt!!

 

Well Done Holly - a truly worthy cause Donation by Paula Phil and Amber 24/10/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Very very impressed and proud - thank you hol x Donation by Harry Lloyd 17/10/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Better late then never, eh! Well done on such an amazing achievement!! Lx Donation by Lisette 16/10/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

We know how tough it is - but you'll do it. Donation by Marion & Jonathan 06/09/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Just enjoy...The Climb of your Life! xx Donation by Dave Gunns & all 05/09/07  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

All the Best for your charity trek to Mount Kilimanjaro! Donation by Helene Piron-Smith (from Fuji!) 03/09/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck hun, Your such an awesome girly 2b doing such an amazing thing. LOVE YOU XX Donation by Lisa 28/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck and have a great adventure Donation by Liz Sticklee 26/08/07  

£50.00

Assuming you're not lying in a crumpled heap at the bottom... Donation by Peter Virgo 19/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

great effort Holly, enjoy the stroll... Donation by simon & jaci 16/06/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best wishes from all your Buddies. Donation by Maxwells Angels 06/06/07  

£2,300.00 + £648.72 Gift Aid

Don't forget to email lots of pics Donation by Mark Stephenson 24/05/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Forget the pain of the climb, breathe in that mountain air and remember the moment forever. Donation by Mandy Green 10/05/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck and well done for doing something good for other people x Donation by Alix 26/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Holly, I'm so proud of you & love you very much X Donation by Mummy Dickens 25/04/07  

£100.00

Good luck Donation by Mimi Cade 20/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck - i did it last yr, if you need an advice or tips of what to take let me know!! Donation by Zoe Chapman 17/04/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Go Holly! Good luck and do it for my Dad. Lots of love Anne xx Donation by Anne Painter 11/03/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

A worthy cause. Good luck. Have a great time! Donation by Judy Capon 08/03/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Tequillao@hotmail.com 07/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Holly, Your doing something very Special.x x Donation by Julie Katie's Mum 28/02/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Holly, sooner you than me, I get giddy on a stepladder! Donation by john crocker 13/01/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

very proud of you Donation by jonathan and marion 08/01/07  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

take some deep breaths, your gonna need em girl.good luck and take care Donation by kirsty german 27/12/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hit the Heights, Holly! Donation by Mary Calvert 19/12/06  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

A cause close to my heart - you go girl! Donation by Rachel 11/12/06  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck Holly - and keep smiling, all the other trekkers are going to be kept cheered. Donation by Jackie H 03/11/06  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck. Best foot forward on behalf of those who may possibly forget what their feet are for. Donation by Ashley Grange Dementia Care Unit 24/10/06  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

when the going gets tough, get going! Donation by Mel Gwinnutt 19/10/06  

£5.00

Good Luck Dickens!!! Your an absolute star!! X X Donation by springee 15/10/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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  Offline donations: £1,980.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £1,022.44

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