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Dear All

In just a few days time we will be leaving Heathrow Airport for the start of our trip to Kilimanjaro!

Over the last few months we have been training hard to prepare for a challenge of a lifetime.  Our trip will start off by visiting one of COCO's projects to show us how our sponsorship money will be spent via the education of children living in extreme poverty.  COCO doesn't believe in hand outs, but if they can help to give children the opportunity to learn, they will thrive.  We would like to thank you so much for your extremely kind donations and for your support.

On Sunday 1st November armed with Malaria tablets, Mosquito spray, Paracetamol, Compede and lots of other medications advised to take, we will start our trek up Kili taking the Machame Route - this first day will take us through thick cloud forest and finally arriving at 2,980m above sea level to camp overnight.  Day two will be a steep ascent to Shira Plateau at 3,840m above sea level.  Day three will be a gradual incline to 4,400m above sea level then back down to 3,950m for a night of acclimatisation!  Day four 'Barranco Wall' a height gain of 700ft.  Day five ascent towards Barafu Camp at 4,600m and an early night before SUMMIT the next day.  Day six will start at 00:30 with a steep, rough ascent on loose scree and rocks to Stella Point at Sunrise.  From Stella Point another ascent to Uhuru Peak - The Roof of Africa 5,895m above sea level!

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Looking forward to hearing all about it. Donation by Bruce McCulloch 18/11/09  

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Put your feet in a hot tub of water! Donation by Tim Thorp 15/11/09  

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Well done, Donation by Sue Goodwin 13/11/09  

Good luck Donation by Nimesh Patel 04/11/09  

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well done and good luck Michelle, love Mary and Billxx Donation by phyllis edgington 04/11/09  

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Best wishes Michelle, love Margaret and Eric Carter Donation by david james edgington 02/11/09  

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Good luck! Donation by The Wilsons 29/10/09  

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Hey girls, big day tomorrow hope you get a good nights sleep you're gonna need it! Keep safe Love Lynn, Steve, Harrison & Livia xxx Donation by Lynn Saunders 29/10/09  

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Good Luck Karena. Damian (mate of Dan's) Donation by Damian Ainge 27/10/09  

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Good luck Michelle, love Auntie Evelyn xx Donation by phyllis edgington 27/10/09  

£10.00

Best of luck and congratulations for raising so much money! Donation by Dan Einzig 27/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Wishing you strong legs, big lungs and lots of adrenaline! All the best from Raf, Debbie, Charlie, Caitlin and Connor xx Donation by Deborah Bodhanya 27/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the best. Donation by Nick Mulholland 27/10/09  

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Good luck Karena Donation by Peter Slack 27/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I hope this will stop the abusive emails from Dan! Fantastic effort ladies and I hope you enjoy the climb! Nev & Ruth Donation by Nevil Wharton 27/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck girls its a great thing your attempting well done to you both Donation by chris pratt 26/10/09  

£230.00 + £64.87 Gift Aid

Good Luck, enjoy the trip!! Donation by Anne & Harry xx 25/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck! Donation by Reza Ali 23/10/09  

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Best foot forward Michelle. Good luck. Love John and Mary Donation by John Edgington 23/10/09  

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Good luck!! Donation by Tamara Box 21/10/09  

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Michelle- anything Stephen can do you can do.......very best of luck to you and Karena Donation by Keith Hannah 21/10/09  

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A great cause - very best of luck. Donation by Gavin 21/10/09  

£275.00 + £77.56 Gift Aid

Good luck Michelle and Karena - enjoy the experience. love Dad and Mum xx Donation by david edgington 21/10/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Michelle, we are so very proud of you .Lots of love Auntie Shirley and Uncle Ian.xxx Donation by shirley Tottman 21/10/09  

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good luck Minsy Donation by Andrew Edgington 20/10/09  

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Good luck Michelle from the Datta family Donation by Mina Datta 19/10/09  

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Dear Michelle & Karena Good luck and enjoy the view from Uhuru peak! Donation by Flossie, Polly, Karen & Adam Coumbe 18/10/09  

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Money received from Karen and Warren Jenchner Donation by Karena Brown 18/10/09  

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Good Luck Karena. It will be quicker down. Donation by Jim Sanderson 17/10/09  

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Good Luck Karena Donation by Carol Brown 17/10/09  

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