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As you may know by now; this summer, we will be participating in a 7-day trek up Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for Volunteer Services Overseas (VSO) in East Africa!!

Voluntary Service Overseas is the largest independent charity in the world, working through volunteers. Volunteers work in over 30 countries, in the poorest regions of the world, sharing their professional skills and experience with local people.  Along with 30 of our Accenture colleagues,  we have each pledged to raise over $5000 to support a VSO program in Eastern Africa to educate men, women and children on HIV and AIDS

As part of the challenge we will ascend on a 7 day trek to top of Mt Kilimanjaro, the world's highest freestanding, snow-covered equatorial mountain and the highest point in Africa at 19,340 feet (5,895 meters)! we will be trekking through 5 major eco-zones; including rainforest, alpine desert and glazier.  The final ascent will be an up to 16-hour climb through the night!!!

To make this possible we're striving to raise $5500.00 in total, so every contribution helps.  The money you help us raise will directly provide volunteer assistance to people in the nations of East Africa. For example, VSO Tanzania aims to reduce poverty by working with government and non state agencies to develop their capacity to improve access to, quality and relevance of education and HIV and AIDS services and to strengthen the ability of disadvantaged people to make a viable living.  As part of the challenge, we will have the experience, first-hand to witness the beneficial effects of VSO's work in East Africa.

This is a once in a lifetime chance to raise money for a great cause, and at the same time test our physical ability! 

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us. Please note though, that donations are measured in British Pounds.  (The exchange rate is approximately $1.98 USD = 1 GBP).    All donations are secure and sent electronically to the VSO charity. 

All your help is greatly appreciated - We will not be able to complete this challenge without your help so please spread the word, forward this email to your friends to ask them to donate, do anything else to help our team reach our goal.