Raised: 46%
Target: £3,000.00
Raised so far: £1,392.00
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My story

 

Between 22nd January - 2nd  Febuary 2010, Melissa will be climbing the highest free-standing mountain in the world – Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. At a height of 19,340 feet or 5,900 metres (that’s almost six kilometres!) Mt Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa, the tallest volcano in the world and one of the worlds seven highest summits. 

The trek will take Melissa through the rainforests of Tanzania and up the Lemosho route of the mountain over 8 gruelling days and nights. She will ascended almost six kilometres and walk over 90 kilometres in total.

Melissa will be funding all of her expedition costs, so all donations made will go straight to charity.

Why raise money for Countess Of Brecknock Hospice?

In 2007 Melissa's Granny was diagnosed with Cancer, it was found too late the cancer was progressive and nothing could be done. Melissa's Granny was moved into The Countess Of Brecknock Hospice Andover, where she was cared for and passed away peacefully. The Countess of Brecknock Hospice was founded with the support of Macmillan Cancer Relief the dedicated multi-disciplinary team helped to ensure that Melissa's Granny was able to live as full a life as possible within the limitations of her illness. The staff also provided sympathetic support and care to Melissa's family in their time of need.

During this time Melissa was unable to visit her Granny due to working in America, nor was she able to thank the hospice and their dedicated staff for there care and support. Melissa decided to give something back to the hospice by setting herself this challenge to raise as much as possible for them.

Melissa's Grandad sadly passed away in June. Melissa's Kilimanjaro Challenge is in memory of Pam & Jim Gray - Granny & Grandad.

 

Melissa is supported by Matt Fiddes Ladies Kickboxing

 

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So please dig deep and donate now!

You can follow my training and challenge information on my blog www.challengemelissa.yolasite.com

 

 

Donation by Katie @ Medical Centre 23/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by A Well Wisher 23/11/09  

£165.00 + £46.54 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 10/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Frank Kocsis 07/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Debbie Barnes 05/11/09  

£10.00

Miz, I know with your grit and determination Kilimanjaro will be a stroll in the park. Keep on smiling all the way. Donation by Dave Ward 23/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Kerry Nolan 15/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

good luck, hope you raise loads for such a great cause xx Donation by kila elliott 15/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Winton School - Parent Teacher Association 05/10/09  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

From all those who came to 'Proms in the Garden', Jean,Sam & Linda,Georgina & Caroline and the Shocking Shambles ladies. Go Melissa Go! Donation by Linda Rood 18/09/09  

£78.00 + £22.00 Gift Aid

Focus on each step and the summit will take care of itself. Good luck Melissa! Donation by Paul Deegan 17/09/09  

£10.00

What a fantastic thing to do and in aid of such a great cause - lots of training and sure you will love being on top of the world! Donation by Jayne Clarke 04/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Keep on training, I really hope you will get to the summit to celebrate a Birthday with a difference, Backing you all the way Love your Stepdad xxx Donation by Al 31/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We hope you reach your target for the Countess of Brecknock Hospice, good luck with the climb. Donation by the papes 28/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Rather you than me mate! Best of luck :) x Donation by Ian Johnstone 28/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck mate stay tough and be stubborn you will not be beatenx Donation by david monk 27/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Melissa, a really great cause. Donation by Caroline Page 24/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck and well done enjoy every moment even the difficult bits. It is one of my favourite charities they were so good to my Mum. Donation by Georgina Page 16/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hey babe, good luck with your challenge. You're a fighter and survivor, I know you can do it!! x Donation by Lindsay Watson 11/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Enjoy the trip! Hopefully teh first of many natives contributions Donation by mickworld 06/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I know you can do it! More donations to come when you get back in one piece off that mountain x Donation by Claire 25/07/09  

£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid

On behalf of Katie May. Donation by Katie May 19/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £695.00
  Offline donations: £697.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £190.38

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