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I DID IT!
On the 11th August at stupid o clock in the morning we started the ascent and by 6am I'd reached Gilman's Point. I reached Uhuru Peak, the highest point in the continent of Africa, by 7:30am.
It was possibly the hardest thing I've ever done.. and I'm so glad I did it.
Please give to StandProud, and thank you for all your previous support!
On the 7th August to the 13th August 2010, I will be climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, to reach the highest point in Africa.
Since September 2009, I have been living with two people who devote so much time and energy to StandProud in DR Congo, that it only seemed fitting to get involved myself.
StandProud
StandProud provides medical assistance by way of lifechanging surgery, leg braces, rehabilitation and education to children and young people living with disabilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Check out this video to see how this makes a difference to vulnerable children on the war-torn streets of DR Congo: http://www.youtube.com/standproudadmin
In supporting this project, you can be sure that your donation goes to a small, under-funded project, where every penny will go to schools helping these children to be able to create themselves a future.
If you are particularly interested in this project, where the money is going and what they do in DR Congo, I can put you in touch with two board members of the project who can tell you more.
I will be doing this with the Scout Association and GirlguidingUK, and if anything could be my Centenary mountain-top moment, this is it.
GirlguidingUK
GirlguidingUK is a non-profit organisation that allows girls and young women to develop their potential and make a difference in the world. They are currently celebrating their 100th year.
http://www.girlguiding100years.org.uk/
This will by MY mountain top moment. Literally.
SO.. DON'T HESTITATE, DONATE
If everyone one of my (empoverished, student/au-pair/just empoverished) Facebook friends donated the price of a drink in a club, we can reach my target in no time at all!
My target is £589.30, 10p for every metre I will be climbing in August. You, and StandProud are my motivation.. so give me 10p of motivation today.
On the 11th August at stupid o clock in the morning we started the ascent and by 6am I'd reached Gilman's Point. I reached Uhuru Peak, the highest point in the continent of Africa, by 7:30am.
It was possibly the hardest thing I've ever done.. and I'm so glad I did it.
Please give to StandProud, and thank you for all your previous support!
On the 7th August to the 13th August 2010, I will be climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, to reach the highest point in Africa.
Since September 2009, I have been living with two people who devote so much time and energy to StandProud in DR Congo, that it only seemed fitting to get involved myself.
StandProud
StandProud provides medical assistance by way of lifechanging surgery, leg braces, rehabilitation and education to children and young people living with disabilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Check out this video to see how this makes a difference to vulnerable children on the war-torn streets of DR Congo: http://www.youtube.com/standproudadmin
In supporting this project, you can be sure that your donation goes to a small, under-funded project, where every penny will go to schools helping these children to be able to create themselves a future.
If you are particularly interested in this project, where the money is going and what they do in DR Congo, I can put you in touch with two board members of the project who can tell you more.
I will be doing this with the Scout Association and GirlguidingUK, and if anything could be my Centenary mountain-top moment, this is it.
GirlguidingUK
GirlguidingUK is a non-profit organisation that allows girls and young women to develop their potential and make a difference in the world. They are currently celebrating their 100th year.
http://www.girlguiding100years.org.uk/
This will by MY mountain top moment. Literally.
SO.. DON'T HESTITATE, DONATE
If everyone one of my (empoverished, student/au-pair/just empoverished) Facebook friends donated the price of a drink in a club, we can reach my target in no time at all!
My target is £589.30, 10p for every metre I will be climbing in August. You, and StandProud are my motivation.. so give me 10p of motivation today.