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Peter Clutterbuck's Antarctic Challenge
Page creator: Peter Clutterbuck
Page closes: 31st Dec 2008
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Peter on Peak 3
About the charity : Cancerbackup Cancerbackup
Cancerbackup is the largest provider of cancer information and support in Europe. It is committed to providing comprehensive, up-to-date information and support to people affected by cancer. All its services are free and include a helpline, website, publications, factsheets and local drop in centres.
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Fundraising target:  £10,000.00
Donations to date:  £ 3,710.00
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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

Online fundraisers to date:
Display Name Date  Comment
Cidalia Benson 14/02/2008 Hope you reach your target 
John Patterson 27/12/2007  
David Lyons 13/12/2007  
Nick Hooke 11/12/2007 Peter - well done, the peaks look brilliant 
Jannie and Georgiana 03/12/2007 The most interesting family member we have and the most generous. God Bless Your Journey. 
PeterK 30/11/2007  
john moreland 25/11/2007 have fun out there 
John Dewhurst 22/11/2007 All the best for this worthy cause 
kate mcmillan 22/11/2007 wishing you every success Peter. everyone knows someone close to them with cancer 
duncan 20/11/2007 Great thing to do - very best wishes to you and the family 
julia howard 19/11/2007 Good luck from me and Robert 
Bonnie, Mike and Richard 18/11/2007 Keep safe Dad, we Love and are proud of you. Have a great adventure, you are my Rock, Love Bonnie. 
P Johnson (OPC) 16/11/2007  
Rick Haythornthwaite 16/11/2007  
Beardsall Family 16/11/2007 A very worthy cause 
David Wake-Walker 15/11/2007 Good luck, Peter. Come back in one piece. 
David Aron 14/11/2007 Good luck - very useful charity 
James Smith 14/11/2007 We're all very envious of your trip and your charity. I know that you've got one more trip in you! 
Mark Ashford 14/11/2007 Good Luck Peter ! Safe climbing  
Chris Carnac 14/11/2007 Good luck! 
the cuffe family 14/11/2007 Good Luck Peter, say hi to the penguins! 
Tim Ryan 13/11/2007 Keep the Faith and all the best 
Peter Hogg 13/11/2007 Go for it 
Lucy 13/11/2007 Peter, what an amazing trip, but more important is the money you will raise for such a great charity 
Peter Clutterbuck 09/11/2007  
Peter Clutterbuck 09/11/2007 I'm making the first contribution to start the ball rolling! 
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*Total donated online: £2,760.00
Amount raised offline: £950.00
Gift Aid plus supplement: £575.38
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