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Robert Greensmith is raising money for Keech Hospice
“The National 3 Peaks Challenge”

on 27 April 2012

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Keech Hospice is a charitable organisation providing free specialist palliative and end-of-life care for adults and children in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes. With a mission to help people live well and die with dignity.

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<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p>Me, Chris Gray, Patrick Nelly, Steven Betts and "Brad" are set to do the National 3 Peaks Challenge on Thursday May 10th beginning at 0600 hours and finishing (hopefully) at approximately 0500 hours on Friday 11th May!!</p> <p>The <strong>National Three Peaks Challenge</strong> is an event in which participants attempt to climb the highest mountains of <a title="Scotland" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotland">Scotland</a>, <a title="England" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/England">England</a> and <a title="Wales" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wales">Wales</a> within 24 hours. It is frequently used to <a title="Fundraising" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundraising">raise money</a> for <a class="mw-redirect" title="Charitable organisation" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charitable_organisation">charitable organisations</a>. Walkers climb each peak in turn, and are driven from the foot of one mountain to the next. The three peaks are:</p> <ul> <li><a title="Ben Nevis" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Nevis">Ben Nevis</a> (1,344 metres, 4,409&nbsp;ft), the highest mountain in Scotland</li> <li><a title="Scafell Pike" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scafell_Pike">Scafell Pike</a> (978&nbsp;m, 3,209&nbsp;ft), the highest mountain in England</li> <li><a title="Snowdon" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowdon">Snowdon</a> / <em><span>Yr Wyddfa</span></em> (1,085&nbsp;m, 3,560&nbsp;ft), the highest mountain in Wales</li> </ul> <p>The total distance walked is estimated at 42 kilometres (26&nbsp;mi) or 44&nbsp;km (27&nbsp;mi), with a total ascent of 9,800 feet (3,000&nbsp;m).</p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p> <p>So please dig deep and donate now.</p>

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£260.00
+ £33.75 Gift Aid
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£135.00
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£125.00

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