Manreshpal Rai
Nishkam Challenge: MANRESHPAL RAI
Fundraising for Nishkam Civic Association
Story
Thanks for visiting my fundraising page
My name is Manny, I am 28 years old and work at Anytime Fitness. In my spare time I enjoy all types of sports, biking, running, mountain climbing, photography and art. I also really love getting involved in community work and volunteering.
A few years ago, I helped co ordinate the Three Peaks Challenge - ever since then I have really enjoyed this type of activity and this why I am really excited about this challenge. So, what’s all about:
MY CHALLENGE: KILIMANJARO
In the last few months, I have set my sights on a new project - the #NishkamChallenge Kilimanjaro trek - climbing the largest freestanding mountain in the world. This is not an easy challenge and many ‘fit’ people fail - but I am focussed that I am going to complete this challenge because I want to support a very needy project.
WHY?
This is the important part - we are trying to save lives of mothers and babies in Kenya. I was shocked and moved when I found out the horrible truth about conditions in Africa.
That is why I am raising funds for the maternity ward in the Kericho District Hospital in Kenya - and YES, I NEED YOUR SUPPORT.
THE PROBLEM:
Kericho District Hospital is in the heart of the community- it desperately needs new facilities and equipment. I was shocked to learn that babies and mothers die in this hospital as they do not have proper facilities.
As someone who lives in the UK, on a daily basis, there is so much that I take for granted. This is why I was shocked to learn about the issues that the Africans have to deal with - even for processes and treatments that we consider routine - babies and mothers die for things that we all take for granted in the UK - I was heartbroken.
WHAT AM I DOING ABOUT IT?
As I mentioned, I am committed to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and am doing LOTS of training to make sure that I successfully complete this challenge.
On the 05/11/2016 - I completed a night trek of Snowdon. I had to deal with conditions as low at -8 degrees Celsius and I have been told be ready for much worse.
Previously, I have done some climbing and have also done some treks. In the coming weeks I am doing MANY more climbs, treks and lots of training.
This page has launched my fundraising campaign - WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
WHY SUPPORT ME?
The second (and very important) part of the challenge to raise money for this needy cause - I need YOU to support me so that we can make a real difference in Africa. Please help me raise much needed funds for this project.
I really want do my best to help support this hospital. You too can also support this fantastic cause. PLEASE SUPPORT ME and DONATE NOW by hitting the donate button on this page immediately.
There are many ways that you can support this project, just follow the below simple steps - it will just a take a few minutes:
1 - DONATE now - this is easy (no amount is too small or too large)
2 - SHARE my page / post with your friends and family to spread the word so that others can also support this project
3 - GET INVOLVED - this is simple, just send an email to nishkamchallenge@gmail.com with your name and age. They will let you know about future events so that you can also get involved :)
4 - LIKE the Nishkam Challenge Facebook page to get further updates
Thanks for the time to read all of this page and thank you so much for your generous support.
Manny
