Mark McDonnell is fundraising for Tearfund

Mark's Kilimanjaro Tearfund page

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Tearfund

Charity Registration No. 265464

Relieving suffering and offering hope is at the heart of Tearfund's vision. Tearfund works through local churches and Christian agencies to open up a future for the world's poorest communities. Christian relief and development addresses the needs of the whole person - physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.

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Mark McDonnell

Page closes

24/08/2014

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Raised: 95%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £1,905.00

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My story

On the 2nd October 2009, I shall be off to climb Kilimanjaro (the world's highest freestanding mountain at 5895m no less). It should take 8 days of hard slog with the worst day involving a 20km trek at -20C with a 7km vertical climb!

Why, you may ask? Well two reasons. Firstly, it's my 50th year (no, it cannot be I hear you cry) and I felt like doing something daft. Secondly, and more importantly, it is a good excuse to raise money for two very worthwhile charities, the Alzheimer's Society and Tearfund. Why these two charities? Well my Father-in-law is suffering from Alzheimer's and Tearfund is a Christian Charity that works to eradicate poverty on a worldwide basis (and was my Mother's chosen charity).

You are currently on the Tearfund page and any money given will go to Tearfund (I have covered the cost of the trip so NO money goes on that). Please consider splitting your donation (or doubling it!) and contribute to Mark's Kilimanjaro Alzheimer's page too (www.justgiving/markmcdonnell) as The Revenue requires one charity per page!

I really appreciate you reading this far but now comes the fun part. Please dig deep and donate now.

Mark

	Well done Mark. Fantastic effort. Donation by Dave Murgatroyd 17/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Mike Andrews 17/11/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	The trek of a lifetime - well done. Hope the view, and the support, was worth it. Donation by Nathan 30/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done!! now as part of the warm down from the big climb, you won't mind carrying my laptop bag?? Donation by Adam S 19/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Better late than never - hope you had a GREAT time Donation by Vaughn Ro & Family 18/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done for making it Mark! Thanks for all the money you've raised for two worthwhile charities! Donation by Tim and Amy 18/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	You're probably already halfway down by now Mark. Looking forward to the photos Donation by Steve Consalvi 08/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Dave Turner 06/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by anonymous 04/10/09
	Well done Mark - you can do it !!! Donation by Malcolm Hughes 02/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Having 2 charities, does that mean you have to do the walk twice!!! God bless. Donation by Lynda & Steve 01/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Nearly time to go - best of luck Donation by David and Lisa 30/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Think of that beer when you are 90% of the way up! Donation by Andy Osborne 29/09/09
	Good luck Mark! Donation by Mike Quinn 25/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mark, have fun! Donation by Andrew Chang 24/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Mark! Donation by Jacky Faithfull 24/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	May the Lord bless you and keep you...and give you strength! Donation by Ian Stewart 23/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	They do say it's a relatively easy mountain to climb! Hope all goes well Donation by Ian Hollamby 23/09/09
	Good luck ! Donation by The Wootton's 21/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mark, hope it all goes well love Annabel and Andrew xx Donation by Annabel Rothwell 21/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Go Mark! Be thinking of you. Donation by Neil Walker 20/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck, take some good pictures Donation by Chris Smith 19/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go for it...plenty of photos please. Good luck. Donation by Julia & Dave Lamming 18/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Sheila & Tony wish you well - enjoy the view from the top! Donation by Tony Broderick 17/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good training for the WAMDSAD Wheelchair Push next year!! Donation by JJ 17/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by John McDonnell 16/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hope you reach your target Mark - if so, a celebratort drink at the end of the month? Tina Donation by Tina Heffernan 16/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£495.00
Offline donations:	£1,410.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£139.62

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