My story

Updated on Jun 12th 2012 at 4:16 PM from the JustGiving API

Cllr Husband has just decided to join me up Mount Kilimonkey. This is gonna be mega.

I've never understood a "calling" before. I have always kinda beleived those around me who have said they have heard one. I mean, what else could explain someone joining the Air Force to become a preacher/ doctor/ all around great guy? There had to be some imovable force behind such sacrifice, right? But having never experienced this, I always coloured myself agnostic when it came to these so called "callings". 

But then life happened. I'm watching TV one night waiting for Cllr Husband to get back from his own civic calling and, BAM, like a ton of Universe sized bricks it came. With the weight of a whisper, the heavy handed guidance of calling came into my life and bitch slapped me into beleiving in such things. Into realising a lot of home truths that have somehow manifested themselves in this insane quest.

Eff me with a chainsaw, I am going to climb Mount KilImanjaro.

This is so where you guys come in. As with all good causes, nothing comes cheap. But I have a feeling that the people in my village are going to dig deep to help me meet the financial costs of this journey. You see, you guys have already given me so much and indeed have put me on this trajectory. Whether you are someone who is in my daily life or even just someone who knows me through the magic of the interwebz, you have all done so much already getting me to this place we call now. I know it is a bit cheeky to ask for just that little bit more, but here is the kicker folks: it all goes to an amazing charity!

Part of this journey has already begun with the work I am currently undertaking with Positive East as a peer support volunteer. And by supporting this mad dash up a mountain, you are ensuring the work we do continues on. You will be helping more and more people learn to live with thier condition, you will be helping to break down the stigma surrounding HIV, you will be making a difference.

It is super easy to jump on board this McCrazymobile. Either donate through the links here, or send a text to 70070 with the code:

MNKY 78 £(the amount you wish to give up to £10)

It will post here and cost the charity nothing.

And thanks for beleiving in me. You're good people.

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Home sweet home.

17/02/13 09:07

Great day today soucring items for raffles to be held later in the year. Amazing excitement from local businesses on Mare Street, thus proving what an aswesome place Hackney is.

14/06/12 18:22

Busy day today planning some time with Madame Speaker and Postive East to make a webvid of why we are doing this. Great news came in that Mr the Consort will be joining which spurred Cllr Husband to agree to take the challenge. I am so moved by those around me daily. Thank you!!!

12/06/12 19:47

BIG thank you for my first £100 donation! You are a star Dr PYB!! GO RAMS!

23/05/12 02:08

Check out my progress by visiting http://mountainmonkey2013.blogspot.co.uk/

17/05/12 23:32

My Teams

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My charity

Positive East

Positive East

Charity Registration No. 1001582

Positive East improve the lives of people affected by HIV in East London. We believe people affected by HIV should be able to live independently, and access vital services without fear of being stigmatized. Last year over 1,550 people accessed our welfare, housing, asylum and counselling services.

Donations 98

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Congrats to you all

Donation by Ben Hayhurst on 15/04/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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!!!!!!

Donation by Ingrid Swenson on 08/04/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Trey and Phil! The trip looks to have been amazing!

Donation by Sally Thomas on 22/03/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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A bit belated - but here you go! x

Donation by Louisa Thomson on 21/03/13

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 07/03/13

£5.00

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Welldone guys !

Donation by Susan Fajana- Thomas on 20/02/13

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 17/02/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Kate Grant on 17/02/13

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Donation by Damian Izzard on 17/02/13

£250.00

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Go for it guys

Donation by Andy Glanville on 07/02/13

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so proud of you my friend. xoxo.

Donation by Katherine Breslin on 07/02/13

$31.37

Donation by Philip Glanville on 06/02/13

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Great thing you are doing!

Donation by Becca Williams on 03/02/13

$31.49

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Donation by Anonymous on 03/02/13

£10.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 03/02/13

£10.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 03/02/13

£10.00

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Good luck!

Donation by Eleanor Briggs on 02/02/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Thank you for a fantastic evening of gala fun. Have an amazing trip, you awesome pair.

Donation by Catriona and Mike on 02/02/13

£150.00

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Really sorry I couldn't make it last night; hope you had an amazing time. x

Donation by Stephen Mutton on 02/02/13

£60.00

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Good luck! Take lots of pictures!

Donation by Cristina Jimenez on 01/02/13

£10.00

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Good luck Trey and Philip! You are an inspiration.

Donation by Christy Morris on 30/01/13

$25.00

Donation by Stephanie McCarthy on 30/01/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Inspired by our Scottish climbing trip!!!

Donation by Philip Glanville on 30/01/13

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Best of luck! I admire what you are doing, hugs;o)

Donation by Rebecca Dalby on 28/01/13

$250.00

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Well siwr, Congwats on finalwy cwlimbing that mouwntain. Only a smawl accomplishment compawrd to destwoying an entire chaptewr!!!!

Donation by Bill Kufawl on 25/01/13

$50.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£3,934.69
  • Offline donations£4,736.00
  • Text donations£115.00
  • Total raised£8,785.69
  • Gift Aid£559.00

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