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Update Monday 22 June.

Amazing - everyone in the team of 16 made it in under 24 hours, except one poor chap who had to drop out after Ben Nevis with an injured knee.

My own time was 22 hours 45 minutes - way better than I hoped for.

I have increased my target to £2,500 as lots of kind people have said they planned to sponsor me, but didn't get round to it before the event. So, if that's you - thank you so much for anything you are about to give...!

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page for the "3 Peaks Challenge" on 20 June 20, 2009. One website (www.3peaks.info) describes the challenge this way:

"The National Three Peaks walk involves climbing the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales -  Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis and Snowdon respectively. Different people will take different periods of time to do the 3 peaks. Those who are brave, noble, or just plain stupid, try to do all 3 within the space of 24 hours."

Being neither brave nor noble, I leave it to your powers of deduction to work out my rationale for trying the 24 hour approach. We'll set off up Ben Nevis at 5pm on the 20th June. After around 14.5 hours climbing and 9.5 hours driving, we aim to be back down Snowdon by no later than 4.59pm on the 21st.

Why? A fair question! Aside from deciding it was time to try to increase my general fitness and decrease my general fatness, the main reason is to raise funds for a charity - Hope 4 the World - which funds schools and medical facilities for some of the world's poorest, especially in Burma.

The challenge does have a personal aspect to it, in that one of my brothers was tragically killed in a climbing accident on Snowdon many years ago (1972), and also while I have been training for this event recently, sadly my Dad has died. So, I shall be climbing in memory of both of them.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Hope 4 the World gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Thank you for visiting this page, and thank you for considering supporting me in raising funds for such a great cause.

Mike

Being in Sales, I waited until Product "delivered" before paying....well done Mike - top effort! Donation by Stu 27/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I belated donation for a great achivement! Well done!!!! I want to see photos.... :-) Donation by Stephanie Schmitt 20/07/09  

£10.00

Well done Mike!!!! Brilliant achievement!!!! Donation by Ingrid Kitzer 03/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done Donation by sharon warwick 02/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done! Trust that it's helped with the weight & fitness! squash sometime? Donation by Gordon Cowie 26/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Congratulations Mike ! Donation by kate spencer 22/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done on making the target. Donation by Tim Taylor 22/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I'm happy to donate - just don't ask me to start twittering as well! Donation by Katharine 20/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Sorry for leaving it until the eleventh hour! Good luck. Donation by Beckie 19/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Ian Williams 19/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I'l watch in admiration from my princess castle Donation by Princess Sophie 19/06/09  

£25.00

If I sponsor you will it stop you complaining all next week of your aches and pains! Donation by The Wife 19/06/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck for tomorrow Mike! Donation by Helen Elliot 19/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Mike. Hope you don't peak too early! Donation by Chris & Rachel Coney 18/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

If only I was fit enough Donation by Adrian Todd 18/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Get yourself a good set a tyres matey. Good luck! Donation by Clydie 16/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Mike! Donation by Annette How 16/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

3 peaks?! Your a better man than me Mr Burn... Donation by David Muir 16/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

go the Dulwich boys!!! Donation by dave morris 16/06/09  

£20.00

Go Mike, go! Donation by Jean and Dave 15/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

This looks far easier than developing our CA presense in Russia! Dont call me if you get stuck! Donation by Scott LaForce 15/06/09  

£20.00

You must have taken that lunchtime running seriously ! Donation by Paul 15/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Not as challenging as finding your way through Neasdon on a dark night but surely better views... Enjoy. Donation by Andy Prez 15/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

whew! 3 peaks in 24 hours? good luck - and send photos! Donation by Megan Leggett 15/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Break a leg (metaphorically) Donation by Dickie Rust 15/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Mike. Great Cause. Donation by Cara Hanrahan 12/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Mike Donation by Waine 11/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What a great challenge and one you'll remember for a long time Donation by Andrew Fardoe 10/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You're setting the pace Mike! Best of luck Donation by BM 09/06/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Good Luck Mike! Can't believe you'll be up so early in the morning ;O) Donation by Alison & Alan 09/06/09  

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