Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I'm raising funds in memory of my twin uncles Patrick and Michael McGowan - both tragically died of cancer at a relatively young age. Michael passed away in 1998 at the age of 58. Patrick passed away in 2008 at the age of 69. Both of these fine men were well-loved fathers, grandfathers, brothers and uncles. Their passing was devastating for the family and they are still  deeply missed. Patrick’s final weeks and months were eased by the incredible support provided by hard-working, compassionate and dedicated MacMillan nurses. The family will always be grateful for that support

The South America 3 Peaks expedition team will travel to the High Andes of Argentina & Chile in late December 2013. Over the course of 38 days, the team will attempt  to climb Monte Pissis (6795m), Ojos del Salado (6893m) & Aconcagua (6959m), plus 3 other peaks to acclimatise.

The expedition has has 3 objectives:
1.    Mountain - To safely climb the 3 highest peaks in South America (6,700m+) including the first Venezuelan female ascent of all 3 peaks
2.    Science - Support ongoing scientific research on South America’s receding glaciers by creating a photographic record from pre-ordained GPS locations and collecting rock and ice samples for later analysis by world-class researchers
3.    Community - Raise a substantial sum of money to support cancer victims in the UK, and to inspire people to follow their own dreams

The expedition is part of a long-term goal to climb the 3 highest peaks on every continent.This is an exremely challenging expedition - I'm extremely grateful for your suuport.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’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’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity. We are funding the expedition ourselves, so you can rest assured that none of your donation will be used to offset our costs.

Many thanks, and please keep up to date with the expedition progress at: http://www.facebook.com/southamerica3peaks

Ricky