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This being my 50th year I have decided to do something memorable and for a good cause. On 14th June I am travelling to Chamonix in France to attempt to climb Mont Blanc via the Gouter route and get safely down again.  At 4808 metres it is Western Europe's highest mountain and nearly 4 times the height of Ben Nevis. At this altitude the air is thin and there is a need to acclimatise. Altitude sickness prevents 1 in 3 climbers from reaching the top. The weather will hopefully be good in June. The mountain will be veiled white above 2500m 

Deirdre (Mrs Wisdom) eldest sister died in 2001 having suffered from Freidrichs Ataxia from the age of 9 years. Confined to a wheelchair at the age 14 years and losing her battle with the disease at 49 years of age. Ataxia UK is the leading UK charity for all people affected by Ataxia.

 

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Many thanks for your support.

Well done John! Donation by Kevin Lawrence 15/07/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Good Effort - Mount Kilimanjaro next! Donation by Maurice 10/07/08  

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Are you sure you didn't employ a stunt double? Donation by Colin Cartwright 02/07/08  

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Well done John! Donation by James Harrison 27/06/08  

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Brilliant! Well done John! Donation by Mike Josephs 26/06/08  

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Told you I would donate if you got back in one piece! Donation by Richard Horsman 23/06/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

You've gone a long way to get your arms around a virgin! Donation by Martin Coulton 23/06/08  

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One hell of a afternoon stroll ... good luck!! Donation by Eric Summers 17/06/08  

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Promised to top up. Done mine now. Best of luck with your much tougher challenge. Go for it! Good luck with the weather. Donation by David Robins 16/06/08  

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Good luck! Donation by Garry L R Stow 16/06/08  

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