Mick Scannell's Fundraising Page
Page creator: Mick Scannell
Page closes: 14th Jan 2009
In memory of: Mike Reilly "A Great Man"
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About our charity : Meningitis UK Meningitis UK
Meningitis UK funds lifesaving research to find a vaccine to eradicate all forms of meningitis. Sadly the disease can be incredibly difficult to detect as the symptoms are similar to the common cold or flu, plus there are occasions when people show no, or very few, symptoms. For these reasons we believe the only way to truly eradicate the disease is through the development of a preventative vaccine, which is our sole focus. We are confident that with enough support, we will be able to put a stop to the heartache and devastation it causes.
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Fundraising target:  £2,650.00
Donations so far:  £ 2,779.00
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Well, I made it to Everest Base Camp on Sunday 11th May 2008. The trek was indeed gruelling and a challenge, to say the least.

Over the 17 day period we slept in tents, taking in some 110 miles on foot and reaching over 5,500m (19,000+ ft) above sea level at Everest Base Camp. The air at this altitude is "thin" - that is the oxygen content level is around half what we experience here in the UK.

The weather overall was perfect, ranging from chilly during the day to well below freezing at night. One day of rain and one day of snow, not bad ! Supported by local sherpa guides we had few home comforts and were at the mercy of the elements on the highest mountain range on earth.

We chose to support Meningitis UK in memory of Mike Reilly, our friend  and a sporting giant who tragically passed away just a few days before Christmas whilst home from Uni, from Meningitis.

Mike was aged just 19 and was a sporting genius in football, cricket, basketball, hockey and latterly rugby, playing at County level in whatever he put his great hands to. Not only was he great at all sports, he was also the model sportsman - my son Joe, his sporting sidekick since reception class will miss his beaming smile and crushing hugs.

We had aimed to raise £2,650 via this weblink, but considering the effort I now want to raise much more.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: Meningitis UK will receive your money electronically and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you.

Please donate generously and many thanks for your support.

Mick Scannell
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anonymouse! 05/08/2008  
Charlotte Tew 27/07/2008 What a great effort - well done 
CHRIS WILSON 06/07/2008 WELL DONE MICK BEST REGARDS CHRIS, HELENE, DANIAL, AND ROBERT  
Chris and Matt Loy 04/07/2008 Congratulations mick, a great cause 
Josh Boreham 27/06/2008 Well done mick great effort 
Alex Kelly 13/06/2008 Good work. The highest a hammers fan will experience. 
Chris Hannan 10/06/2008 well done mick fancy a pint on thursday 3 July to celebrate ? 
John Bateman (Gym) 07/06/2008 Well done, it must have been tough 
Harminder 05/06/2008 Thank you for being such a great companion on our trek to Bascamp.  
Jo and Isabel Berry 31/05/2008 Thanks for the coffee 
Neil Thompson 23/05/2008 If you see Brian Blessed give him a kiss from me. 
Gina Blanking 17/05/2008 Good luck!! 
Penny 15/05/2008 Good Luck Mick! 
Ursula Benson RPM3BW 14/05/2008 climb every mountain.... 
Derek & Margaret Purchese 08/05/2008 Best of luck. We look forward to hearing about your adventures! 
tommyo 05/05/2008 good luck tommyo 
Charles Coakley 30/04/2008 Hope this helps from the Ref on Warrior 
Tex Symbol 30/04/2008 Another tour loozer. Don't forget your Alpine horn for the sing song! 
Craig peterson 29/04/2008 Better late than never. Best of luck Mick - it's a great cause 
Boxman 29/04/2008 Good luck from the Costello`s and all at Chelmsley wood ABC 
Simona Kucsova 28/04/2008 When Garry asks, you cannot refuse him + it really is a good cause 
GB Boxing 26/04/2008 Good luck 
Stuart Clench 22/04/2008 Good Luck from all at the Tottenham and Enfield ABC 
Warrior Boxing 22/04/2008 Best of luck Mick. Save your fancy footwork till you get on flat ground.......like the footy pitch! 
pacemaker 22/04/2008 Such a worthy cause!!i have two sons heavily involved in amateur boxing,and appreciate how tendr their young lives are,such a worthy cause!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Amma 18/04/2008 Good Luck Mick!! 
Maria Sheppard 15/04/2008 Wishing you lots of luck Mick. Keep smiling!!! 
Keith 12/04/2008 Thanks for everything Mick, up to £2000 now mate! 
Vanessa 08/04/2008 Good luck 
Monica and Geoff 06/04/2008 Mick you star - always thinking of other people 
Tony, Noreen & Miriam 23/03/2008 A wonderful cousin taking on a worthy cause. Best of luck, take care & looking forward to hearing all about the big adventure. xxx 
Jody West 20/03/2008 Best of luck! 
Geoff Lamport 19/03/2008 Here I am lounging about and you are walking up mountains - way to make me feel guilty. All the best Mick 
Suzanne Whitworth 19/03/2008 I work with Claire Barry and saw this on our intranet site - wishing you all the very best :) 
Max Sides 11/03/2008 Go for it mate. And get some training in first 
Lizzie J 11/03/2008 Looking forward to the slide show... Yours, gushing with admiration.  
Tracy Piesse 08/03/2008 Go for it Mick - looking forward to hearing all about it. 
Joe Fielder 05/03/2008 Good luck,,breath slowly,,less Yaking 
Sam Thomas 04/03/2008 Good luck uncle Mick. I have every faith in your success. xx 
Kevin Fitzgerald 03/03/2008 From one tour loozer to another. Good luck 
Rosie & Chris 03/03/2008 Massive hugs to keep you warm up the freezing mountain. If anyone can do it alone on sheer determination and positive mental attitude its you Mick xxx 
Des Quinn 29/02/2008 Good Luck - a great cause! 
Havva Quinn 29/02/2008 Best of luck!  
Darren Ingrouille CBC 29/02/2008 Good luck & well done - Any spare places? 
Dominique Jarvis 29/02/2008 Good Luck, what a great way to support the charity. Such a worthy cause. 
Clair & Terry 29/02/2008 Very best of luck for such a worthy cause 
Cornell Tukiri 27/02/2008 NZ needs a new Sir Ed! Go for it Mick  
Neil Smith 26/02/2008 Best of luck for such a worthwhile cause 
Emma 26/02/2008 good luck with this: let me know if u need a medic afterwards! 
mike and karen 23/02/2008 watch for the yeti! good luck 
james 22/02/2008 Hope your trecking's better than your golf,good luck Mick 
BRIDGET HILUTA 20/02/2008 Good Luck Mick! 
Kevin & Alison 18/02/2008 Good luck Mick, we'll be thinking of you. 
Greeno 18/02/2008 While you are out for your "stroll" think of me struggling through another tour... Good luck mate! 
wee skitter 18/02/2008 in through the nose, oot through the mooth 
TOM, URSULA, KATE AND JO 18/02/2008 Mick, you are a great guy and a much valued friend-thanks for doing this you are a star 
Heather and John Coghlan 18/02/2008 Don't forget your hip flask! 
Ian Fitzgerald 17/02/2008 Good luck Mick ! 
steve stokes 15/02/2008 good luck mate 
Lou 15/02/2008 Good Luck Uncle Mick! x 
Nicola Greene 15/02/2008 Good Luck x 
Emily Dow 15/02/2008 Good Luck Mick - it will be worth it when you make it to the top! 
Ian Walton 15/02/2008 Good Luck mate, come on you Brooms 
james davies 15/02/2008 Good luck - your efforts will be much appreciated by lots of people 
Murray & Amanda 15/02/2008 Breathe through the nose and out through the mouth.... and don't step on any squidgy things. 
Linton 14/02/2008 Top man, all the best. 
Brendan Bradley 14/02/2008 They seek him here, they won't seek you there - Virtual Mick on Everest allegedly!? 
Amanda Lewis 14/02/2008 Good Luck Uncle Mick x 
Richard M 14/02/2008 Good luck! You may be insane. 
FISHinthecity 14/02/2008 If you can manage Everest how about trying the pool again?? 
Paul Millen 14/02/2008 Well done Mick. Remember to breath and take in the views  
Tony Walsh 14/02/2008 the length some people go to - to avoid the tour! 
Daisy Dea 14/02/2008 Good Luck xx 
James Gaiger 14/02/2008 Good luck 
KBH 14/02/2008 Good Luck from all of us at KBH 
David Mallett 14/02/2008 Hey Mitch - stay safe and make sure you don't get your poles stuck in any cracks! 
Laura 13/02/2008 Good luck with fundraising and trek 
David Metherell 10/02/2008 Good luck Mick. Knock the b******d off! 
sarah m 09/02/2008 good luck uncle micky. have a safe trip! xx 
David Easton 05/02/2008 Good luck, Mick! 
Greg Forster 04/02/2008 Base Camp! Go to the top man! ps Take lots of plasters! 
Paul Grech 03/02/2008 A worthy cause! 
Charlotte Birley 01/02/2008 Don't forget your thermals! Good luck! 
dave clark 01/02/2008  
The Hollingsworth Family 01/02/2008 Great adventure and great cause Good Luck! 
Declan 31/01/2008 Mick good luck and have a safe trip 
cheryl & ken 30/01/2008 Good Luck. Hope its not too hard 
Macca 30/01/2008 Good Luck Mick. I hope it goes well. It's a brave challenge and the cause is extremely worthwile. 
Dan Scannell 29/01/2008 Good luck, mad Uncle. I lost a friend to meningitis in 1996, so it's a cause close to my heart. 
Fiona Holland 29/01/2008 just as well you're fit - all that football training will come in handy 
David P 29/01/2008 Good luck! Try and enjoy it! 
Jo from YOTEL 29/01/2008 Don't think you'll find a YOTEL up there ! 
Chris Bingham 29/01/2008 best of luck - a for a very worthy cause ! 
Heather Newmarch 29/01/2008  
Peter Mickelsen 29/01/2008 Good luck Mick; stop, stand still when there and don't forget your KFs! 
Catherine Cooper 29/01/2008 A great cause. Good luck! 
Oliver Murray 29/01/2008 Good luck old boy. Don't eat any yellow snow! 
Cristina & Guy 29/01/2008 Good luck Mick, we will be thinking of you. 
robert gray 29/01/2008 Well Done Uncle Mick! 
Steph Gibson 29/01/2008 Good luck Mick! Steph x 
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