Raised: 17%
Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £835.00
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Why am I doing this?

Almost a year ago I was in a limb-threatening Road Traffic Accident in which my left leg was broken in 11 places. After getting over the 'slight discomfort' this caused, and having missed out on a trip of a lifetime across the Sahara, I decided to set myself another goal... Fight to keep my leg and use it to raise money for charity by reaching the highest point in the UK a year later on the same leg.

Searching for worthy charities, I stumbled across 500 miles (no, not on my bad leg... the charity is called '500 miles').  We're quite lucky here in the UK; we can go out on a Friday afternoon and get our leg smashed up quite badly in the secure knowledge that someone will whip out a mobile, dial the magic number and hey presto we get scraped off the tarmac and patched up quite well. They're not so lucky in some parts of the world. It's fairly easy for them to achieve the first part, maybe even easier than in the UK, it's the rest of it that's more of a challenge for them.

500 miles has recognised the need for help in such regions of the world and I feel the admirable work the founders, themselves amputees, are doing is well worthy of support.

Learn more about 500 miles - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/6900591.stm and http://www.500miles.co.uk/

What is the challenge?

I will attempt to climb to the summit of Ben Nevis, returning to the base the same day.

When: Sunday 5th October 2008

So please dig deep, and also pass this information on to your company representatives in charge of charitable affairs! Let's go way beyond the £5,000 target!!!

Paul

Better late than never! Well done Paul xx Donation by Jacqui Holder 15/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Paul - So proud of you - you are a hero !!xxxx Donation by Ravi 22/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Hey Paul, sorry I only just got to hear about it. Assume you made it and very glad to hear you recovered ok. Good luck & hope you're back on the bike! Donation by Les Devine 16/10/08  

£50.00

Well Done Paul..!!! :o) Donation by Nikki Kerr 13/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

To a peak performance! Donation by Martin C 10/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You made it. Congratulations. We knew you could make it. Donation by Mr and Mrs J.A.Williams 06/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Paul, glad you on the mend and mental enough for the challenge. Take it easy and chat soon. Donation by Clyde Grant 06/10/08  

£50.00

Wow.. you did it! Congratulations..... You inspire me and I am proud of you. Good luck on reaching your target donation xx Donation by Cotton 06/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Paul! Donation by Chris C 04/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

If anyone can make it you can Good luck Bro Donation by Tolu Williams 03/10/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Paul..... Donation by Lekan Aluko 02/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

you need a magnet to pull you to the top.Take care and good luck JTx Donation by Janet 02/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck paul! didnt see much training taking place in tenerife! Donation by dave n catherine 01/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Don't believe the rumours Paul. There is no pub at the top of Ben Nevis! Donation by Shirley 01/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Paul, glad you are all fixed now, good luck for the climb x x Donation by Beverley 30/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

but only if you do it in full TA fatigues! :-) Best of luck my friend... Donation by Stuart 30/09/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

So glad to hear you've healed so well - a truly inspirational climb!! Best wishes for a great climb. :-) Donation by Maeve 28/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Paul, Sorry to hear of the accident but cheered to hear of your reaction. Good luck on the climb Donation by Mick 28/09/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Paul, I thought you're supposed to set yourself small goals to recovery... a mountain in one day?! Good luck x Donation by Wendy 27/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Paul, I hope the sun shines for you and the midges stay away on your trip north, all our best wishes for your climb, Donation by Julie Coventry 26/09/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I'm sorry to hear of your accident, and I'm pleased that you have recovered enough to tackle a mountain. Best of luck. Donation by Tony 25/09/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

So glad you're well enough to climb a mountain. Just don't fall off! (or get there on a motorbike) Donation by Clara 25/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck (I probably shouldn't say break a leg!) Donation by Jeremy Valentine 25/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Remember your BG Challenge training! Good luck Paul. Donation by Karen W 25/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I always thought you might be a little mad; this has just confirmed it! However, I will gladly support such madness. Good luck. Donation by Gail 19/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Just keep breathing, that's the key! Great charity Paul. Donation by Paul and Galia Hellyer 18/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Paul Donation by Tola Dawodu 14/09/08  

£50.00
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