Marion climbs Kilimanjaro
£1,572.50 raised of £5,000.00 target
42 donations
My Target:
£5,000.00
£1,572.50 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Marion-Tweed-Rycroft
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My story
Hi, I am the Chief Executive of Services for Independent Living (SIL), and I have decided to ‘take the plunge’ and follow a lifelong dream. In June 2012 myself and my husband will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania, over a period of 6 days. I also intend to use this personal challenge to raise £5,000 so a disabled person can climb their personal 'mountain'. ‘Kili’ is the tallest free standing mountain in the world and we will hopefully reach the dizzy heights of 5895m (19,340ft) at the top.
I have been with my charity, Services for Independent Living, since it first started in 1997 and have been lucky enough to work with some amazing and inspirational disabled people who have so much to offer their communities in spite of the challenges they face every day. If you follow the link to the SIL website www.s4il.co.uk/success.html you can read about some of these people.
I have paid for the trip myself so every penny of the money I raise will be used for a grant or grants to give a disabled person (or people) the opportunity to realise a personal dream or challenge (which they wouldn't otherwise be able to fulfil). It may also change their life and, at the same time, give something back to their community and inspire other people to do something similar. Disabled people will be invited to apply for the grant money and the most inspirational ideas will be selected.
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So please dig deep and donate now and spare a few pounds to enable somebody to do something incredible!
Follow my training, the climb and the stories of the people who win the grant funds on my JustGiving page. Thanks so much!
My gallery 10
My updates 8
Last weekend walked Cats Back in Black mountains (Herefordshire) in cloud. Today walked Malvern to Ledbury (approx 10 miles) in lovely sunshine.
Lots of walking at the weekend including Pen y Fan and long section of the Malvern Hills.Alfie (our dog) is loving this training!
Most recent photos are of a crazy day trying to get up Cader Idris in terrible conditions. Wind literally blew me off my feet on the way down. I have a bruise the size of Ireland on my leg and a very blue, bruised finger. Have to look after myself now ready for Kili!
Upping the ante on the training now. Four mile run friday, 10 mile across Malvern Hills on Saturday and off road 7 mile run at Eastnor today. my legs are begging for mercy!
Thanks to Harriet for the fabulous big picture she made for the office of me climbing Kilimanjaro.
My charity
Services for Independent Living
Charity Registration No. 1099020
Services for Independent Living is a user controlled charity providing services to over 350 disabled people in Herefordshire and Torfaen (south Wales). Our services support people to remain in their own home, living life the way they choose. Our vision is for disabled people to be valued citizens.
Donations 42
Good luck and don't forget a floppy hat!
Donation by Gyles Palmer on 02/06/12
£20.00
All the best. Enjoy the experience
Donation by Robert Powell on 01/06/12
£20.00
Good Luck Marion and Barry keep one leg in front of the other!
Donation by david longden on 28/05/12
£20.00
Good luck! Lots of love Stella & David
Donation by Anonymous on 27/05/12
£20.00
Dear Marion, I will be with you in spirit.( It is easier on the legs!!) God bless you both. All my love Joan, XXXX
Donation by Joan Lyons on 25/05/12
£20.00
Best of Luck Marion. If you need any extra training I'd be happy to beast you round the Cairngorms!
Donation by Matt Tweed on 17/05/12
Donation by Anonymous on 08/05/12
£10.00
I admire people like yourself! Well done and best of luck! Enjoy!
Donation by Jo Smith on 02/05/12
£2.50
All the best Marion with your mission - very proud of you :)
Donation by Colette Colman on 25/04/12
£25.00
Well Done Maz, a fantastic cause.
Donation by Andrew Harrison on 23/04/12
£100.00
Good luck!
Donation by Helen Sipthorp on 23/04/12
£10.00
Good luck and well done!
Donation by Jane Thomas on 20/04/12
£10.00
Rather you than me! Good luck and enjoy Kenya - a beautiful country
Donation by Mary Ann Thomas (Kate's mum) on 18/04/12
£10.00
Good luck, the view will be worth the effort.
Donation by Freida and Robert's friend Helen. on 18/04/12
£20.00
Good luck and enjoy. You can do it!
Donation by Sara Valve on 15/04/12
£10.00
Good Luck to you both on this adventure from everyone at Greenwood xxxxx
Donation by Michelle Sharp on 13/04/12
£250.00
What a fantastic adventure and for such a good cause. Hope you get to enjoy it even if it is hard work.
Donation by Hazel, Paul, Edith & Mack on 13/04/12
£20.00
Wishing you both the very best of luck - I am sure you will succeed!!
Donation by Caroline Webb on 12/04/12
£10.00
Good luck - it's all in the thighs!
Donation by Christopher England on 10/04/12
£25.00
Robert says say hello to the spirit of Ernest Hemingway-a true Yorkshireman! Anyway enjoy the training.
Donation by Freida and Robert Tweed on 09/04/12
£50.00
Good luck Maz and Barry and congratulations on the marathon cu soon
Donation by mark tweed on 02/04/12
£20.00
Good luck Marion and Barry, and well done with the half marathon!
Donation by Karen Ennis on 02/04/12
£20.00
Good Luck Marion and Barry Would love to have come with you but apparently there are no stairlifts on Kili !!! Enjoy! Best wishes from Maggie
Donation by Margaret O'Neill on 29/03/12
£20.00
Good luck Marion and Barry. Hope all goes well. love from Kevin, Alex and Sophie.
Donation by Kevin Murphy on 28/03/12
£20.00
We are so proud of you. Take all of the luck of the Irish with you on your adventure. Lots & Lots of Love Aunt Peggy & Uncle Tony xx
Donation by Tony & Peggy Murphy on 26/03/12
£50.00
Donation summary
- * Online donations£1,152.50
- Offline donations£410.00
- Text donations£10.00
- Total raised£1,572.50
- Gift Aid£0.00
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