<p>Thank you for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. Please also take a moment to visit the VSO website.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks to VSO and the University of Portsmouth Mountaineering and Climbing Club I have been offered a truly fantastic opportunity.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The challenge is to take part in a trek in the Himalayas up to Everest's base camp in August 2012. Money raised by the expedition will help VSO in their mission to continue community development to fight poverty in 40 countries across the world, including Nepal.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Their work ensures people receive opportunites, develop and share skills that last a lifetime and enables them to pass them on to future generations. It allows communties to work their own way out of poverty while building a sustainable future for themselves and their children.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The challenge ahead is huge but I am ready to tackle it head on.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Please, by giving what you can, help me make this possible and support the invaluable work of VSO at the same time.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>So please dig deep and donate now.</p>