Update - 9 Feb 2009

For those of you who are checking my progress via this site - I made it !!!!!  I've just got home but last Friday morning at 10.00 (Tanzanian time) I was standing on the roof of Africa.  It was a tremendous feeling but I was also completely exhaused.  I'll write to everyone who has sponsored me so far in the next few days to say a proper thank you because it was you guys that kept me going up when every cell in my body was telling me to go back.

Thanks again

Martin

Original message:

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

In January 2007 my mother, Joan Scragg, was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour.  Four months later she was dead!

We will always be grateful to the Macmillan Nurses for the practical and emotional support they gave to both my parents during that difficult time.  This is my opportunity to try and put a bit back.  But it isn't just for my mum; it's for all those thousands of people who are coping with cancer every day, and in memory of those who lost the fight.

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest mountain in the world that can be climbed without specialist skills or equipment.  It's also been described as the most extreme challenge that 'normal' people can attempt.  To say that the whole experience is going to take me out of my comfort zone is a huge understatement!  

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure.  It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Macmillan Cancer Support will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.


Many thanks for your support.

Martin