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Target: £2,200.00
Raised so far: £2,248.90
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My story

 

"We cannot lower the mountain – We can only elevate ourselves"

At 5,895 metres (19,340 feet) Kilimanjaro is not only Africa's highest peak, it is also the highest freestanding mountain in the world. In June this year, I aim to climb to the summit of the 'Roof of Africa,' with a group of 35 other students. Temperatures  will range from 40°C at the base of Kilimanjaro to a glacial –25°C at the summit. The climb itself will take 10 days from start to finish. During the climb, we will not only be battling exhaustion, dehydration and the extreme temperatures, but also a variety of altitude related illnesses.

WHY DO THIS YOU MAY ASK..............................

Well, the expedition as a whole, is taking 251 students, all of whom have a target of £2200 to meet before the climb. This money will be utilised to help the vulnerable children of the third world gain an improved and greater access to amenities so often taken for granted. Such as clean water, sufficient food supplies, access to basic health care and educational projects. Whilst in Tanzania, I will be spending time volunteering at Childreach International projects and will be able to witness firsthand how your sponsorship money will make a difference to these children's lives.

To give you an idea of what a huge difference your money will make, here are some examples:

  • £2 pays for a mother and child living in a remote area of Nepal to attend a health camp and receive life-saving vaccinations
  • £5 per month pays for an orphan in Tanzania to attend a vocational training Centre, allowing them to work towards a recognised qualification
  • £50 buys exercise books for a primary school in Uganda
  • £400 pays for a water pump to be installed in a village in Africa so children can get clean, safe water.

However, we can only reach our target with the help of people like yourselves!! By donating online, you may be eligible for Gift Aid, which adds an extra 28p for every £1 you donate.  That  means for a donation of £20, Gift Aid will add a whopping £5.60!

So I've got four months to transform myself from a lazy lump into a mountain climber. When we reach the top (fingers crossed!) we will be treated with a performance of the Kilimanjaro Song as displayed on the left. Surely thats enough to keep me going!!!!

Thank you very much for all your support

Katharine x

 

 

   
 

Good luck, Piggy 3! Lots of love from your favourite cousin xxx Donation by Steph & Del 02/06/09  

£30.00

After winning the Eurovision Sweepstake, I Couldn't think of a better place to put my winnings... Good Luck, Love the Stewart Family x Donation by Mary Stewart 25/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck Katharine when you get to the top see if you can see Southfields! Donation by Glenys & Patrick 25/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Kilimanjaro is the tallest mounta in Africa , in Tanzania , a neighbour of Kenya my birthplace Good Luck ur a star K Donation by Jo Da Silva 20/05/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Look forward to seeing all the pictures x Donation by Cab & Alan 17/05/09  

£30.00

beat I beat you to the top!!! Good luck gorgeous one xxx Donation by Bate clan 14/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Sinead Goodden 13/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck and lots of love xxx Donation by Carol Parker 11/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Clearly barking - but good luck & enjoy the experience. Donation by Ian Linda & Francesca 11/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

go go katharinee! xxxxxx Donation by claire simon 08/05/09  

£7.00 + £1.97 Gift Aid

sounds like a very good cause! Donation by Laura 07/05/09  

£4.00

what an inspiration! Donation by penny 07/05/09  

£5.00

KEEP TRAINING HARD!!! Donation by CAR BOOT SALE 18/04/09  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

your mum is a star so you must be! Donation by ian smith 14/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Underground 06/04/09  

£120.00

Good Luck!! Donation by Gina Millbank 01/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

GOOD LUCK WITH THE TRAINING XX Donation by PAULINE PANTER 29/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

If your as fit as your mum, you will find it easy!! Good luck Donation by Pall Mall branch 29/03/09  

£120.00 + £33.85 Gift Aid

Good luck Katharine - I bet you will still hear your mum's voice at the summit! Donation by Mark McKeown 26/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

A great cause and it should be a great experience for you too. Very best of luck. Donation by Huw Zachariah 24/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Is your Mum doing your fitness programme?!!Best of luck. Donation by John Eastwood 23/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Tony Weaver 20/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best of luck....I wonder if you get help carrying your tents up the mountain like they did on Comic Relief? If not take Maggie as the tent carrier! Donation by Salma Kauser 20/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck. Don't forget your gloves - I've heard it gets a bit cold. Donation by Mick Norman 20/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Don't forget your Irish flag for the top Donation by Bally Landers 18/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Ed Allen 18/03/09  

£20.00

Good luck Katharine Donation by Erandha 18/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Lots of luck - great cause, great experience! Donation by Mark Woolfitt 18/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

let's get MOTIVATED!!!! Donation by Sophie Challis 16/03/09  

£5.00

Good luck!! Make sure you have loads of love hearts for the climb Donation by Gerardine & Derrick Biddlecombe 15/03/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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