Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. As many of you will know, I like to do something every year to raise money for the wonderful charity, Cancer Research. Every one of us knows someone who has suffered, or is suffering now, from the cruel disease of Cancer. Cancer Research works hard to support those suffering today and to find ways to end the suffering in the future. 

Two years ago, I was privileged to trek to Everest Base Camp in Nepal, a truly awe-inspiring place. As soon as I returned from that trek, I knew that I wanted to experience more of this wonderful country. In October, I will be lucky enough to return to try and reach the summit of Mera Peak and raise money for Cancer Research whilst doing so. 

Mera Peak is the highest trekking Peak in Nepal and the altitude (at 6,476m) and the temperature (reaching as low as -25 degrees) will make this a huge challenge for me. Perhaps the most difficult aspect for me will be the terrain. The trek will involve steep sections and drops, including the two day summit climb which will need me to walk in crampons, use fixed ropes, abseil and to cross a glacier which may have crevasses. I am scared of heights and particularly of drops and so this will challenge me both mentally and physically.  

Your support will inspire me through both the training and the tough moments on the trek. Thank you very much - both from me and from Cancer Research. 

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