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Target: £3,400.00
Raised so far: £4,008.46
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My story

 

It’s been a while since I did anything for charity so one mad afternoon Shruti and I decided we’d sign up to Trek to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro for our favourite charities. I would like to point out that I was not inspired by the Red Nose trek… I was blissfully unaware of it but it does give me hope. If Chris Moyles can do this then so can I! I may have run a half marathon, and dabbled with other forms of physical exertions in the past but this is a first for me and will be a huge achievement on two counts.

Firstly this isn’t just a wander up a hill. Kilimanjaro, “The Roof of Africa”, is the highest mountain on the continent. We will follow the beautiful Machame Route, approaching Kilimanjaro from the south, and through rainforest, moorland and scree, climbing to its snowcapped summit at 5896m. We will complete the ascent in 6 days with the trip taking 10 in total.

However, in order to do this I need to raise a minimum of £3,400 before I go on February 26th 2010. That will be the second achievement. I've decided to raise money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer because it's a cause that means a lot to me. Members of my family have been affected by cancer and I believe the work they do is incredibly important.

But I don’t expect you give your money for nothing in return – oh no. I have a blog about my training and fundraising efforts as well as uploading photos and video clips so you can follow my progress, if you want! And of course after the event there will be plenty of photographic evidence that I completed the trek :)

So thank you for visiting my fundraising page. All that’s left is to ask you to please sponsor me now!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Breakthrough Breast Cancer gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Donation by Raymond Brind 23/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Vikki sweetie, very best of luck, remember to take a comfortable pair of trainers and some sunblock!!!Lots of love Auntie Delina Donation by Dee Williams 13/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Saw the piece in the 'Crowthorne Eye'. I did the Kili trek myself in 2005, so happy to answer any questions. Good luck anyway. Donation by Colin Hebden 16/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Vikki, I know you can do it xx Donation by Auntie Mandy 10/08/09  

£20.00

Very best of luck hun, although, judging by facebook it looks like the training is well in hand! x Donation by Gary Hurst 04/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Vikki Donation by Peter Golden 03/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Steven Tipton 31/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best of luck, I have a can of WD40 spare if you need it :) Donation by Joe Borg 30/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Vikki - hope all goes well. I heard of you through Gilll. Donation by Marian Langford 29/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck and enjoy the experience! Donation by Annette Bembridge 28/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it.... as we said, if Chris Moyles can do it so can you!!!! All the best, xx Donation by Kathryn Bilton 28/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Remember to pack the 2nd skin! :-) Donation by James & Kathryn Curran 27/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by David Sweetland 27/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Fantastic cause - good luck! Donation by Karen Joy 27/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Wishing you the very best of luck x Donation by Hazel Fox 27/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Fred Barnes 25/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We hope everything goes well in your quest Donation by Norma Armstrong 19/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it girl x Donation by Aurelie Lily Andrews 08/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

So what happens when you get to the top? Do you just roll down the other side? Have a bit of a nap? Oooh! Airlift?! Good luck ;) Donation by Andy Lye 06/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck...the walking at Glasto was enough for me! Donation by Gary Oliver 02/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Brett Bennett-Smith 29/06/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

go for it! do a little tap dance when you get to the top! Donation by Julie Prior 25/06/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Vikki we know you can do it. Donation by Norray 15/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

A great cause and a worthy challenge. Good luck! Donation by Gavin (number 15) 10/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

remember : No Lap of Honour ! Donation by JJN 09/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Fleeced! Good luck. Donation by Chris Blow 08/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I want to see a video of you dancing on top of Mount Kilimanjaro Donation by Scorpio 07/06/09  

£1,500.00 + £423.08 Gift Aid

All the best, an amazing adventure Donation by Colin McManus 07/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it Vikki! Donation by Rick W 04/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck VR21 It's for a very good cause Donation by Phil D 04/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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