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Hi Everyone,

Thanks for visiting my sponsorship page.

In the past couple of years I have been through a rough patch in my personal life, but I have always had a very positive outlook on life and have somehow scrapped through with the help of my wonderful partner, family, friends, work colleagues and sheer determination. However there are others who are not that fortunate and I thought  it would be nice to give something back and with your help we could all make a small contribution in making a difference to those lives.

As challenges go I could have chosen to cycle around Windsor or do a bungee jump in brighton but considering our busy lives and other commitments this is not something one does on a regular basis, and as age and time is not in my favour I may not get another opportunity to do something "stupid " like this ever again so I have opted to go for one of the most difficult and ultimate challenges mentally and phisically .

Why 2009? I just turned 50  in January and right now I feel at my peak both mentally and physically. I have backing from my partner, my family, my workplace and with the support of my friends and work colleagues I am sure that I will be able to achieve this challenge which is what it is going to be, a real challenge.

On most days I will be trekking / climbing for anything between 8 - 10 hours , with some very steep ascends, rough terrain, altitude sickness due to high altitude (reaching a maximum of 5,647 metres or 18,527 feet) and extreme temperatures, combined with basic facilities, limited rations and water supply etc., (as all supplies for the entire 15 days are to be carried from Khatmandu). Sleeping on all but the 1st and final day will be in tents and sleeping bags, so although it is going to be hard work physically and mentally, I am sure the rewards and the satisfaction will compensate for it.

October 2009 is not far now and as I still have targets to meet in terms of fundraising. Apart from the challenge itself and my own initial contribution of £505.00 I still have had to consider an extensive kit list, medical, general wellbeing and a rigourous fitness and endurance regime all around a very long and busy working week, so I would appreciate all the help and support I can get with sponsorship and fundraising. Any suggestions and ideas will be welcome.

Charity Chosen:

Whizz-Kidz (Charity for disabled Children).

Registered Charity No. 802872

For more information visit;

www.whizz-kidz.org.uk

Organisers:

Charity Challenge.

For more information on the expedition and Itenary visit;

www.charitychallenge.com

Travel Dates:

Depart UK - 2nd October 2009.

Arrive back in UK - 18th October 2009.

Maximum Group:

16 excluding sherpa's and guides.

Itenary:

Day 1  -  Depart from UK to Khatmandu (Nepal).

Day 2  -  Arrive Khatmandu - Overnight stay.

Day 3  -  Depart Khatmandu to Lukla o small aircraft (subject to a  window of good weather). On reaching Lukla, we trek 10 kms to Phakding (2,652 metres or 8,701 feet) - Camp Overnight.

Day 4  -  Trek 13 kms to Namche Bazaar (3,440 metres or 11,287 feet) - Camp Overnight.

Day 5  -  Acclimatisation day at camp as it is dangerous to go beyond 2,500 metres or 8,000 feet without being acclimatised, Localised trek - Camp Overnight.

Day 6  -  Trek 10 kms to Thyangboche (3,867 metres or 12,687 feet) - Camp Overnight.

Day 7  -  Trek 12 kms to Dingboche (4,358 metres or 14,298 feet) - Camp Overnight.

Day 8  -  Acclimatisation day at camp, Localised trek - Camp Overnight.

Day 9  -  Trek 8 kms to Loboche (4,928 metres or 16,168 feet) - Camp Overnight.

Day 10 -  Trek 14 kms to Gorakshep and to Everest Base Camp (5,357 mmetres or 17,575 feet) - Camp Overnight.

Day 11 -  Acclimatisation day, however on that day I have opted to ascend a further 14 kms to the summit of Kalapatthar (5,647 metres or 18,527 feet).

Start descend to Pheriche - Camp Overnight.

Day 12 -  Trek 15 kms to Phungitenga - Camp Overnight.

Day 13 -  Trek 11 kms to Chumoa - Camp Overnight.

Day 14 -  Trek 8 kms to Lukla - Camp Overnight.

Day 15 -  Fly back to Khatmandu (Nepal) on small aircraft depending on window of good weather.

Day 16 -  Spend day in Khatmandu (Nepal) and in the evening depart for UK.

Day 17 -  Arrive in UK.

Sponsorship Objectives:

My Aim is to raise £5,647.00 which is the height I will be going upto.

Minimum amount to be raised                 £3,250.00

80% (£2,600.00) to be collected by          24^th August 09 (Done)

20% (£650.00) to be collected by            14^th November 09

Thank You's

To all friend's family and work colleagues who have donated on and off line.

To Silavent Limited for Sponsorship

To Patterson & Rothwell Limited for Sponsorship

To D.S.Smith Packaging for Sponsorship

Any questions please ask  that way I will have a chance to find out if I have missed or overlooked anything.

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Whizz-Kidz 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.

So please sponsor me now. Making a small donation will make a big difference!

Kersi

email: kprinter@tiscali.co.uk