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My story

 

On November 16th 2007, I left UK for a remote region of Antarctica to visit and climb some unclimbed peaks in the Heritage Range of the Ellsworth Mountains, which are 700 miles from the South Pole. It was extremely demanding. Simon Garrod, formerly a British Antarctic Survey Commander, was with me, guiding this expedition. He really knows how to lead a journey in Antarctic conditions, and enabled these climbs to happen. We were delayed 15 days by atrocious Antarctic weather: high winds, some blizzard conditions, whiteout and heavy snow. We set six camps, explored new areas, went to unvisited glaciers, and climbed three new peaks, in temperatures down to minus 25 degrees C. We turned back on a fourth peak after three attempts, due to dangerous crevesses and ice cliffs. There will be a video / DVD made after the expedition, distributed from the US. You can read more by visiting www.cancerbackup.org.uk/clutterbuck. Blog updates appear on this website.

I funded the expedition 100% myself but want to raise funds for Cancerbackup, and awareness of cancer. Five members of my family have been diagnosed with serious cancer. My mother and younger cousin have both died from cancer. My wife, Bonnie was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer two years ago and she was given a bleak outlook. We have two sons, aged 9 and 14. Miraculously, she is now in better health, due to a combination of factors, all of them proactive, rather than accepting fate. Her oncology team at the Guildford Nuffield has been tremendous..

Some estimates predict that 50% of us may get cancer. During the last two years, my family has learned a lot about cancer; and I have contacted Cancerbackup several times for information. Coming to terms with death is also a part of cancer, and a part of life. It is an area which most of us are not well prepared to deal with. There are many things that can be done in lifestyle to reduce the chance of getting cancer, and to be able to fight back if it hits. Cancerbackup helps in all these situations. While I was hauling my sledge up glaciers, I often thought of all those struggling with cancer, and of their battles to overcome all the problems.

Please be generous and support Cancerbackup. Your donation will help others who are affected by cancer. Donating through this page is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: Cancerbackup will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. You can choose whether you'd like to contribute under your own name, or anonymously. Alternatively, you can send a check made out to Cancerbackup with a note saying "Antarctic Challenge" (so that it can be logged as such) to:

Cancerbackup

Freepost KE7193

London EC2B 2DW

Or you can phone Cancerbackup on +44-20-7696-9003

Thanks for your support. It will help many people.

Peter Clutterbuck

A fantastic and worthy cause - keep it up! Donation by John, Juliet, Jack and Stuart Loudon 07/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done: keep going! With love & hope Donation by Barry & Fiona 25/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope you reach your target Donation by Cidalia Benson 14/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by John Patterson 27/12/07  

£100.00

Donation by David Lyons 13/12/07  

£1,000.00 + £282.05 Gift Aid

Peter - well done, the peaks look brilliant Donation by Nick Hooke 11/12/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

The most interesting family member we have and the most generous. God Bless Your Journey. Donation by Jannie and Georgiana 03/12/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by PeterK 30/11/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

have fun out there Donation by john moreland 25/11/07  

£100.00

All the best for this worthy cause Donation by John Dewhurst 22/11/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

wishing you every success Peter. everyone knows someone close to them with cancer Donation by kate mcmillan 22/11/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great thing to do - very best wishes to you and the family Donation by duncan 20/11/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck from me and Robert Donation by julia howard 19/11/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Keep safe Dad, we Love and are proud of you. Have a great adventure, you are my Rock, Love Bonnie. Donation by Bonnie, Mike and Richard 18/11/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by P Johnson (OPC) 16/11/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Rick Haythornthwaite 16/11/07  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

A very worthy cause Donation by Beardsall Family 16/11/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck, Peter. Come back in one piece. Donation by David Wake-Walker 15/11/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck - very useful charity Donation by David Aron 14/11/07  

£100.00

We're all very envious of your trip and your charity. I know that you've got one more trip in you! Donation by James Smith 14/11/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Peter ! Safe climbing Donation by Mark Ashford 14/11/07  

£50.00

Good luck! Donation by Chris Carnac 14/11/07  

£250.00

Good Luck Peter, say hi to the penguins! Donation by the cuffe family 14/11/07  

£50.00

Keep the Faith and all the best Donation by Tim Ryan 13/11/07  

£50.00

Go for it Donation by Peter Hogg 13/11/07  

£20.00

Peter, what an amazing trip, but more important is the money you will raise for such a great charity Donation by Lucy 13/11/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Peter Clutterbuck 09/11/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I'm making the first contribution to start the ball rolling! Donation by Peter Clutterbuck 09/11/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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