Karl Pemberton
Supporting Cancer Research UK - Karl Pemberton - Kilimanjaro 2011
Fundraising for Cancer Research UK
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"Many of you will know my inspiration for embarking on this intrepid adventure up Mount Kilimanjaro; however, for those of you who don't, here's why:"
"I am very lucky to be part of a close knit group of friends whom have been together since primary school. Now at 32 years of age, this is some achievement. One of the couples in this group got married in August 2009, having been booked and prepared for for over 2 years. This day was to be a very special day for a very perfect couple: Neil and Sam"
"8 weeks before the big day, and after a very short spell of illness, everybody's lives changed when Sam was diagnosed with an agressive form of Cancer and underwent immediate treatment. We were told early on that the Cancer was not curable, but there was a good chance it could be contained."
"Sam was strong and the big day arrived. It lived up to all of her dreams and a great day was had by all."
"Sadly, four weeks after the wedding, Sam lost her fight and passed away. The shock was indescribable and hit everybody hard, obviously none harder than Sam's family and new husband"
"Since that day, the close group have been inspired and motivated to raise funds in Sam's memory, hence my ambitious quest to conquer one the world's highest mountains. The Kilimanjaro climb will be the climax of a fundraising year which will also include a charity football tournament at Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium, running the Middlesbrough 10k & Great North Run, and organising a Sportsmans Dinner.
For the climb itself, I decided to join a pre organised trek for The Daisy Chain Project, a local charity for children and families affected by Autism. I have promised to raise a minimum of £3500 for them to take part. Any amount raised over and above this target will be donated to Cancer Research UK.
"Sams favourite colour was very dark pink, the colour of her bridesmaids'dresses, hence the colour of text."
"Please support where you can, as every donation - no matter how small - will be greatly appreciated by the respective charities and even more so by the family and friends of Sam."
A very big Thank You to the Evening Gazette for running their piece on our planned fundraising. It is greatly appreciated.
15th May 2010
Active Financial Services FC & Vantis FC raised over £750 for Daisy Chain and £500 for Cancer Research by taking part in a football tournament at Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium. Unfortunately we did not win, however, we were a respectable second, only missing out on the 'goals scored' rule. Better luck next year Gentlemen. Thank you once again for your invaluable contribution.
21st July 2010
A big Thank You to everyone at Sacred Heart RC School in Redcar who helped raise £520 by having a Non Uniform Day. It is greatly appreciated. It just proves what can be done by lots a people donating a single pound! Amazing!
5th September 2010
As part of my continued training, and only two weeks before the Great North Run, I succesfully completed the Middlesbrough 10k Run in 51 minutes 19 seconds. A personal best! To see photos, please visit
http://www.middlesbrough10krun.com/ccm/navigation/category.jsp?categoryID=14775285
and enter my race number, 1380. Watch this space for details of the GNR!
19th September 2010
I am proud to say that I was part of Team Stinson running the Great North Run in a respectable 2hrs 15 minutes. In total, Team Stinson raised over £8500 for Cancer Research with more funds still due. A great effort by everyone and thanks for your support.
1st October 2010
On the above date, I held a Sportsmans Dinner with Kevin Ball at Teesside Golf Club. I am so proud to say that a total of £2091 was raised. Thank You all.
A TOTAL OF £4132 HAS BEEN RAISED FOR DAISY CHAIN. ANY DONATION MADE FROM NOW ON WILL NOW ALL GO TO CANCER RESEARCH UK. THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE.
Only a matter of days now to go and the tension is unbelievable. Am I ready? Do I know what I've let myself in for? All the doubts are now creeping in. I promise not to let anyone down and all of your donations make me determined to get there!
Thank You all so very much.