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I'm undertaking a Winter Ascent of Mount Toubkal - North Africa's highest peak (4167m high) on 6th February 2010 in aid of St John's Hospice, Lancaster.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: St John's Hospice, Lancaster (N Lancashire & Lakeland Continuing Care Trust) 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 please sponsor me now & donate money to a very good cause.

About St John's Hospice

http://www.sjhospice.org.uk

St John's Hospice has been established in Lancaster since 1985. The Hospice aims to provide specialist care to patients suffering from cancer & other chronic illnesses in the North Lancashire & South Lakeland area. It is a key aim of the Hospice to help preserve the dignity of individuals in a calm & supportive environment.

The Hospice is heavily dependent on the goodwill and generosity of others so your donation can make a big difference.

I first became aware of the Hospice's work when in 2005 my Grandfather passed away & spent his last days in their care. The Hospice has recently been brought back to my attention through my work at Cassidy + Ashton who have recently designed & overseen the construction of a new Day Care Centre at the Hospice. I am now personally involved in the ongoing refurbishment works of the existing wards.

About Mount Toubkal

Jbel Toubkal is the highest mountain in the Haut Atlas (High Atlas) and North Africa until Ras Dashen in Ethiopia. It's summit is 4167m above sea level.

The trek will be guided & undertaken as part of a small group over the course of a week. It will entail the use of an ice axe & crampons for trekking over the snow & ice, which often covers the atlas mountain range. Before attempting the summit I will be spending a couple of days acclimatising by undertaking treks from our mountain refuge which may include a trek up Morocco's 3rd highest peak, Ouanoukrim (4088m high).

Summit day is an early start with a steep ascent. Our route zig-zags across snow covered scree slopes. We will continue upwards across snow slopes to reach the ridge-line that drops off steeply before reaching Toubkal’s summit. Hopefully there will be fantastic views of the snow-covered peaks of the High Atlas Mountains & the Sahara desert!

You can find out more information about Toubkal by following the link below: -
http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/150232/jbel-toubkal.html

Pre Summit Training

I am an amateur mountaineer & in January 2009 attended a winter skills training course in Aviemore. During the course I practised travelling over snow & ice using an ice axe & crampons, built snow shelters, undertook avalanche awareness methods and improved my navigation techniques. Subsequent to this training I intend to undertake various winter mountain walks in the months preceding the trek to consolidate my skills.

My Personal Funding

Apart from a small charge by justgiving.com your donation goes to St John's Hospice, Lancaster.

I am financing the trip personally but any additional help would be much appreciated. If you are able to help to me by donating towards the cost of the trip or donating/discounting equipment then this should be done separately by contacting me directly on my email address listed below: -

jon_trojansc@hotmail.com


Many Thanks for your support,


Jon Clayton

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Well done Jon, and back safe and sound. Thanks from us all at St John's Donation by Clive Shelley on 26/02/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Donation by Susan Stephenson on 17/02/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Donation by Alban Cassidy on 15/02/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Well done Jon! You legend! Donation by Johnathan French on 15/02/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Donation by Graham Martin on 15/02/10

 
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Jon Very well done!!....I had trouble on my driveway in the snow..... Donation by Ian Gaskell on 15/02/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Wehay look at you go!! Good lad and good luck from the little climbing lesson crew 8) Donation by neil maudsley on 10/02/10

 
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
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I hope all has gone to plan and you are safely on your way home! Your grandad would be proud. x Donation by Kate Stephenson on 07/02/10

 
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good luck Donation by fran bainbridge on 27/01/10

 
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Good luck and hope all goes well. Donation by Matthew Parkinson on 23/01/10

 
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Good Luck from all at Team Northern Construction Ltd Donation by Byron Tyson on 20/01/10

 
£100.00
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Good Luck Jon ....we're sure your going to do it ! Take a trojan patch as a flag to the top for us :-) Donation by Laurence Tabner on 18/01/10

 
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Hi Jon all the best mate , from Baz ,Ali and Sophie Good luck :-) Donation by Barry Richardson on 17/01/10

 
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Good Luck. Donation by Eileen Nixon(Joanne' Mum & Dad) on 15/01/10

 
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Best of luck Jonnyboy, pity you can't ride up on your scooter! Donation by The Trudes on 11/01/10

 
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Very worthy cause. All the best Jon. Donation by Peter Tissington on 11/01/10

 
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good luck uncle johnny xxx Donation by samual and joshua on 08/01/10

 
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Well done Jon for making a difference! Donation by Grant Bodie @ Mount Recruitment Ltd on 08/01/10

 
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Good Luck! Donation by Lynn Jones on 08/01/10

 
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Good Luck Jonathon. Hope you reach your target for a great charity. Wish I was going! Donation by Patricia000000 Stephenson on 07/01/10

 
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Donation by John Book on 07/01/10

 
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I too had a grandparent spend the last few days at the hospice - they do a brill job - enjoy yourself!! Donation by Tim Hudson on 06/01/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Well done Johnny you are a star! Do they have a pub at the top or will you be taking some tinnies? Donation by Tiger on 06/01/10

 
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Good luck and the best of British old chap! Donation by mark sharpe on 21/12/09

 
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All the best from T&W. Let us know how you get on Donation by Charles Nixon Thornber & Walker on 09/10/09

 
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