Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I am doing it to support Amnesty, an organisation I have been a member of for over 20 years and whose work is unfortunately still as relevant as when I first joined. I have been an active member in UK since 2005 (and active member for a few years in Denmark before that) with voluntary roles from campaign coordinator and chair for the local Manchester group, a member of Amnesty UK's Activism Sub-Committee and now for the last year a Regional Representative for the North West, where I support local groups and volunteers in their work. Throughout my voluntary 'career' I have been focused on supporting members and volunteers, helping them in their role but also coaching newer members to get involved. The trek is a personal challenge but one I wouldn't do if it wasn't in the name of Amnesty and I hope to raise awareness of its campaigns and work through this - it is better to light a candle than curse the darkness. If you want to know more about Amnesty, please visit their website - www.amnesty.org.uk or amnesty.dk

The money raised will partly go to Amnesty International and partly pay for some of my costs (travel, accommodation, etc) but I am paying for registration fees, insurance, UK travel, kit, etc. 

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