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Hi Everyone

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. I am now back home after my expedition to Everest, which I did to celebrate my 50th birthday. I got to the South Summit at 8751m on 19 May 2009. Thank you all those who have supported me so far - all your wonderful comments spurred me on. All the money donated will be split between the Exodus Himlayan Community Support projects in Nepal.

For details of the projects see http://www.exodus.co.uk/responsible-travel/our-projects/himalayan-community-support

As many of you know I have set up many of these projects and have been closely involved with them all in the last few years. They include the Nava Kiran Orphanage in Kathmandu, the Thulopatel School in Nepal, the Markha Valley Project in Ladakh and the Solar Cooker Project in Nepal. It costs £5 to provide a desk for the Thulopatel School, £120 a year to sponsor a child's education and £200 for a solar cooker.

You can read all about the expedition on my blog http://www.valerieparkinson.vox.com 

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Enjoy - but most of all take care. I look foward to tea and high mountain tales when you are back in UK. Good Luck. Donation by Jane W on 12/01/09

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Clare Lawrence on 09/01/09

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

you be careful! Donation by lucy barker on 05/01/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the best. Safe journey Donation by sue on 05/01/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We'll try and be at The Royal Singhi when you get back from this one for another blow by blow account over breakfast! The very best of luck! Donation by Carole Mahoney & Neil Bowman on 22/12/08

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Fantastic effort. Best of luck! Donation by Helen Coughter on 19/12/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Yoga sessions on the summit? Donation by Steve Arthurs on 18/12/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We are envious and wish you every success. Can't wait to come back to Nepal as we have missed 2 years. Donation by Philip Ryder and Rosemary Boyle on 18/12/08

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Val, I sincerely hope that you make it, Then there will be only 12, 8,000 metre peaks left! Donation by John Cross on 18/12/08

 
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And all this from someone who claims not to be a climber and to dislike the cold! Best of luck and don't forget your hot bag! Donation by Emma Riddle on 12/12/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best Wishes and Good Luck Donation by Mark Rose on 10/12/08

 
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So impressed and a little bit jealous! Fantastic achievement. Take care on the mountain and send a prayer for all our friends at the top. x Donation by Kirsty, Angus ,Jack & Thea Dawson on 09/12/08

 
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Take great care and Good Luck. We'll be with you all the way. Donation by thesilvertops(Barry & Margaret) on 08/12/08

 
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Will you wear a skirt ??!!! Donation by Kate Gordon on 24/11/08

 
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