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Hi Folks,  I will try to keep this short and to the point. In a few weeks I am heading on an expedition to a region in the North East of Afghanistan called the Wakhan Corridor.  Yep, thats right, Afghanistan. It's not your standard 6 weeks away, but equally, this region is very untypical of the rest of the country.  For decades, this has been an area of relative peace in a country that has seen all manner of horrors. 

Though it is peaceful, it is also one of the poorest regions in one of the poorest countries on the planet. In 2002 one in three children died before  the age of 5, opium addiction is rife, and life is a constant battle with the elements. Thankfully, there are a few dedicated and quite incredible people who have based themselves in the area (the popluation, called the Wakhis, number about 10,000) to provide medical assistant, largely to children and women. But this area desperately needs assistance.  There is a real possibility that the area could attract decent numbers of people, but it will struggle unless people are willing to give it a hand.

A party of five of us are heading there to climb an unclimbed mountain, in an unexplored valley. We are taking medical kit and a small amount of climbing kit for the re emerging climbing scene there.  Anyone who has read A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush (if you havn't , do, its frickin funny and a classic) will understand why the area has such a pull, but it is a bloody great big challenge and I figured if people are willing to pull out the fivers for someone to run 10km, they might be inclined to pass some towards our charity, The Aga Khan Foundation, that is providing assistant to the area


So please, dig deep....and read about the Wakhan and the Wakhi people. It will break all preconceptions and the photos are cracking.


Thanks and big love

Sam





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Hope it's going well Sam, see you on your return buddy Donation by Tom Mustill 16/09/09  

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Hey guys, this sounds like a fascinating adventure and I wish you all the best Donation by Daniella Blake 14/09/09  

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If you feel your legs starting to wobble, think of a groovy tune and dance your way up those mountains! Have an amaaaaaazing adventure xxx Donation by Eleanor Williams 25/08/09  

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Best of luck Sam! xx Donation by Katherine Duncan 23/08/09  

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Sam, Sounds like excellent work and a lot of fun. Love to all the Mansfields. Good luck and be safe. V Donation by Victoria Gamble 23/08/09  

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Hey Jack sounds like your in for a crazy time. Take care of yourselves, sounds like you';; need to take the ole Fairydown! Donation by sam McArthur 21/08/09  

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Sounds awesome Sam, keep us updated! Donation by Catherine Airlie 16/08/09  

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What a fantastic adventure. The best of luck to you all. Donation by Annie Mace 15/08/09  

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WOW sam, look amazing. Donation by James Mair 15/08/09  

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All the best Sam:) Donation by Jill Chantarachoti 15/08/09  

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Go Go Gadget Legs Donation by Claire Charles 14/08/09  

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Everyone at Icon will be thinking of you. Good luck Sam!! Donation by Harry Marshall 14/08/09  

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Sounds like a quite an adventure, Sam, good luck Donation by Ian Trevail 13/08/09  

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What an adventure and a great cause. Hope you have a fabulous time! Liz x Donation by Elizabeth White 13/08/09  

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Goodluck guys - have an amazing trip! And congrats on the good cause. xxx Donation by Kathryn 13/08/09  

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good luck Donation by Yolanda Iseley 13/08/09  

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Exciting Sam - good luck! Donation by Adam Scott 13/08/09  

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What an adventure and a great cause, good luck Sam! Donation by Ben Trevail 13/08/09  

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What an adventure! Have a wicked time Sam and take care of yourself. Best of luck xx Donation by Helen Baker 13/08/09  

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Great work Samwise. See you when you get back. Don't forget those action shots.... Donation by Tim 13/08/09  

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Grip N' rip man, safe journeys Donation by Callum burns 12/08/09  

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Hats off to you sam-your trip sounds incredible. Best of luck but take care ma dear!!! xx Donation by Kath 12/08/09  

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Wow Sam, that sounds amazing. best of luck, let me know how it goes. xx Donation by Sophie Redfern 12/08/09  

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