Well, the time has come for me to look for another challenge to test body and mind and this year I have decided to climb Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
It has been 2 years since the jungle in Borneo and I promised myself I would try to find a challenge to at least match the knee deep mud and blood sucking leaches.
At just under 19500ft (5900m), Kilimanjaro is the highest free standing mountain in the world. As mountaineering goes, this is not a technically difficult climb, however, at heights above 9500ft, the greatest obstacle is altitude sickness. Starting off with light symptoms including headaches, nausea and light-headedness to more serious symptoms including disorientation, hallucination and in rare cases, death.
But then again, if it was easy, it wouldn’t be worth doing.
While I’m on the subject of worthwhile, I have decided to raise money for charity through sponsorships and donations.
Get Connected is a free helpline service for young people in need. The helpline workers are specially trained to support these young people with their unique situation and then put them in touch with the best service to help solve their problems. Crucially, the connection they make between each young person and the chosen source of help is free and thus Get Connected relies entirely on donations and fund raising.
Please note, all moneys donated will go directly to the charity as the cost of the climb has come from my own pocket.
If you are a UK taxpayer, please select the corresponding option as the UK government will give 28% back in gift aid on top of your donation. Every little bit helps!
Thanks for reading and please give generously. I will post some pics from the top of Africa on my return.
Wish me luck!
Ryan
Raised:
38%
Raised so far: £575.00
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Good luck! Donation by Phil on 16/12/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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How could you leave us like this? Donation by Paul Cartwright on 09/09/08 |
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Good luck mate. Donation by Leon W on 29/08/08 |
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Go on babe, so jealous! Good luck and don't forget the compeed! Donation by sarah lumb on 21/08/08 |
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As promised! Donation by Becky Again on 14/08/08 |
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Good luck mate, hope all the footy has helped your stamina! Donation by Dan B. on 08/08/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Mate!!!....you know the best way to get fighting fit for you trip is to try and catch me on the footie pitch!!! Donation by Lee Matthews on 05/08/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Proud of you Ryan! Taking a camera? Doing Everest next month... Donation by Toni Acton on 01/08/08 |
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hey jungle buddy! Good luck and this is only to bribe you to sponsor me in return...! xxx Donation by vikki cole on 01/08/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck mate!!! I hope you know what you're doing!!! Donation by Ouali Chriqy on 31/07/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Hey Ryan.........Good Luck. Take some good pictures when u are up there.!!!!! Donation by Ragu on 31/07/08 |
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Good Luck! Should be a breeze with all the training you have put in.... :) Donation by Tamster & Stu-Bob on 31/07/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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When you reach the top, keep climbing brew, just keep climbing!!! Donation by Ben Paquet on 31/07/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Best wishes and good luck. have a safe and happy time Donation by Mart Egan on 31/07/08 |
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Good luck Donation by Natasha O'C on 31/07/08 |
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Don't forget to sponsor me too :o) Good luck matey Donation by Carly on 28/07/08 |
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Best wishes from the three of us Donation by Greig Kerst & Jamie-Lee on 25/07/08 |
£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid |
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Remind me and I'll double it after next pay day... Good luck! Donation by Becky M on 25/07/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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I regret this already Donation by Andrew Lower on 24/07/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Sounds like a walk in the park Donation by Neil the Deal on 24/07/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £325.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £250.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £575.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £83.20 |
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