Russell Moore is fundraising for Little Havens Children's Hospice

Russell's and Tom's Fundraising Page

KILIMANJARO

on 13/09/2009

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Team members:

Russell Moore &Tom Batchelor

Raising money for

Little Havens Children's Hospice

Charity Registration No. 1022119

Little Havens Children's Hospice provides respite breaks, symptom control and end-of-life care for youngsters living with serious conditions and who are not expected to reach adulthood. It aims to make their journey - and that of the family - as comfortable as possible, creating special memories along the way. The love and care provided by the Care Team in the homely surroundings at Little Havens is as special and unique as the child. This could not continue without kind donations as it costs £2.3 million each year to keep the hospice open.

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Russell Moore

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Raised: 86%

Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £4,308.00

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My story

Home Sweet Home!!

After all the training and preparation it's all over!!

Anyone thinking of doing Kilimanjaro in the future let this be a warning!! Expect sleepness nights, aching muscles with headaches and nausea thrown in just for good measure!!!

Russell and Tom were joined by 10 others when we got to Tanzania and the group of 12 set off from the bottom of the mountain on Tuesday 15th September, all hoping that they will left standing in 6 days time when summit would be reached.

Just 5 made it!!!!

The final walk which started at midnight in temperatures of -8 degrees took it's toll on many. Unfortunately Tom feel short just a few hundred metres from the top. Suffering from severe Altitude Sickness which eventually led him to believe he could crawl the last 3 hours, he was advised to descend to allow his brain to much needed Oxygen!!!

Russell completely oblivious to Tom's crawling and withdrawal continued on, but not exactly in full health. Missing the beautiful scenic sunrise to instead vomit several times. Battling on he reached the summit of Uruhu Peak over 19,000 ft above sea level at 08.45 on Saturday 19th September.

Thank you to everyone who has visited this site and donated.

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	Brilliant! Donation by Jane Batchelor 02/11/09	£445.00 + £125.51 Gift Aid
	Great Job Donation by Michael Murphy 20/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done Russell!! Sorry its so late, seeing you yesterday reminded me!! :) Donation by Sharon Glenister 13/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hi Guys. great job, sounded like hell. Well done. Donation by Jazz Sarao 29/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck to you both Donation by The Abbs Family 18/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Lads! Donation by Adam & Sophie 14/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Guys x Donation by Nicola Wood 12/09/09	£10.00
	I reckon Cheryl would fit in one of those backpacks no problem. Just a thought... GOOD LUCK!! X Donation by Melissa McNeil 12/09/09	£15.00
	Good luck lovelies x Keep safe x Donation by Lianne and David x 12/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	We're proud of you. Just have a good time and look out for cats (and crocodiles!) Donation by Anthony Batchelor 11/09/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Very proud of you both, keep safe! Judith & John xx Donation by Judith Fogwill 10/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	All the best, come back safe and sound plus maybe a few blisters :) Donation by Becky 10/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck to you both, have a safe climb! We will send a cornish pasty to start you off! Love Morwenna and Peter xx Donation by Peter Adams 09/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Russ, pls tell Mum she can't be a porter !! Good luck to you both and keep safe. Donation by Mum & Dad 09/09/09	£100.00
	Good Luck Guys xx Donation by Michaela Watson 08/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck boys. I'll make sure I get you a big packet of biscuits to take with you. LOL.xxx. Donation by Gill Davis 08/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Don't eat all your snacks in the first half hour. Also, I want a snow sample from the top. Not a urine sample Batch. Donation by Ed 08/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Tom and Russell. A Charity close to my heart so I wish you all the best and hope you have an amazing time. Keep safe x Donation by Lacy Holmwood 08/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck and have an amazing time!! Donation by Helen and Alex 07/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck gents I'm sure you boys will be fine its just a big hill really! Enjoy carrying Batch up Rusty as you have proven you are fitter then him! Donation by Buj 07/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Russell....Please don't fall off. Be safe. x Donation by Nan and Grandad 07/09/09	£100.00
	Luv Stacie Donation by stacie Moore 07/09/09	£5.00
	Good Luck Russell and Tom xx Donation by victoria moore 07/09/09	£10.00
	Good Luck Russell. I hope all your dedicated training will pay off! Much admiration for you doing this. All the best! Tracy Donation by Tracy Magee 07/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Dorothy Gossling 07/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck to both of you, not that you'll need it! xx Donation by Naomi Atkinson 06/09/09	£20.00
	TTC, keep it tight, and make sure you pack you lots of sandwiches and dairy lea triangles as we wouldn't want you getting hungry Donation by clive winterford 04/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Tom/Russ, I've done the easy bit, hope you enjoy the grafting. Donation by Carl Grant 04/09/09	£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid
	Shake and Bake X Donation by Faris Pervez 03/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Keep it tight T.T.C. Remember the Vaseline is just for chaffing. Donation by Danny Walker 03/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,450.00
Offline donations:	£1,858.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£597.95

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