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Closed 01/12/2018
Weʼve raised £800 to The Rivendell Young Person's Unit, The Priory Hospital, Altrincham.
- Funded on Saturday, 1st December 2018
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2018 marks 10 years since I was admitted to hospital for the treatment of my anorexia nervosa. In June 2008, I was admitted to the Rivendell Young Person's Unit at the Priory Hospital, Altrincham where I remained an inpatient until early 2009. I am raising money for the unit that treated me, to make what can be a very long stay in hospital more comfortable and enjoyable for the young people staying there.
To mark this anniversary, I wanted to take on a challenge I would never have been able to do when I was unwell. When I was first admitted to hospital, I was too frail to walk, and couldn't even climb stairs - never mind mountains! So - I (along with my husband/sherpa guide Andrew) am climbing 10 peaks (one for each year since my admission) and I am seeking sponsorship in order to raise funds for the unit, and awareness of the potential for different forms of recovery from eating disorders. I will post updates as and when each peak is conquered! You can also follow my progress on Instagram with the hashtag #katsclimb
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6 years agoKatherine McCooey-Heap
6 years ago**LAST CHANCE TO DONATE** Dear all, Thank you to all of those who have donated - I'm so grateful and it means so much to me. I will be going taking the funds to the unit soon, so will be closing the Just Giving page on Friday 26th October. Therefore, if you'd like to donate and haven't yet, now is your time! Best wishes, Kat xx
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- 6 years ago
Katherine McCooey-Heap
6 years ago***WE DID IT!*** Hi Everyone, On Saturday we completed our 10th peak - our completed list is as follows: 1. Skiddaw - 931m - 25.02.18 2. The Old Man of Coniston - 803m - 23.06.18 3. Snaefell - 620m - 07.07.18 4. Helvellyn - 950m - 14.07.18 5. Snowdon - 1085m - 04.08.18 6. Scafell Pike - 978m - 13.08.18 7. Pen-y-ghent - 694m - 08.09.18 8. Whernside - 736m - 08.09.18 9. Ingleborough - 723m - 08.09.18 10. Bowfell - 902m - 29.09.18 Total height - 8,422m (only 426 short of Everest - think I can make that up by New Year!)
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- 6 years ago
Katherine McCooey-Heap
6 years agoTomorrow is our final mountain(!) of the challenge - Bow Fell in the Lake District. We're apparently going via Crinkle Crags - sounds fun... Thanks for all your kind donations! I'll update with pictures tomorrow. Kat
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36
Brian & Caroline Heap
Oct 1, 2018
So proud of you both - this is a completion bonus!!!!
£50.00
Joe McCooey
Oct 1, 2018
Well done sis. Love you lots Joe xxxxx
£20.00
Amy Roberts
Sep 30, 2018
So proud of you Kat! Well done on smashing it! Xx
£10.00
Janet Atherton
Sep 30, 2018
Well done and what an amazing achievement...Janet Atherton
£10.00
Rebecca Shaw
Sep 30, 2018
Well done!! 😘
£20.00
Neil Stevenson
Sep 30, 2018
£25.00
Ian Taylor
Sep 12, 2018
Keep going Kat (and Heapy) :)
£20.00
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