Thanks for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page and we hope to raise lots of money for the wonderful charity, Headway Somerset. We were looking for a real challenge and think we have found one.  It's a long way up, 5,895 meters (19,340 feet) above sea level!  So along with a long walk we also have the altitude to contend with and of course 6 nights on the floor under canvas! 

Claire’s story:  I am a Trustee and Vice Chair of Headway Somerset.  This is a charity that is close to my heart as both my cousin and my Dad suffered a brain injury following an accident.  Sadly, my Dad passed away on 11 October 2019.  I have always loved hills and mountains and had hoped one day to be able to attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.  I just needed a reason to do it and that reason is Headway Somerset! 

Headway Somerset is a small charity that provides support and rehabilitation to adults with brain injury in Somerset. We have always relied on fundraising as part of our income.  This year we face additional difficulties as our statutory funding is being reduced and therefore we have to raise £100,000 to continue our current services.  It's a tall order.  Our charity is under real threat which would have a devastating effect on many individuals with brain injury, their families and loved ones.  We realise that things are difficult for everyone in the current economic climate but if you could help Headway Somerset by donating just a few pounds this will make a huge difference to the future of our charity.  It will also help us to get up that hill!    

Derek’s story:  I have been a supporter of Headway Somerset for many years both personally and when I was CEO of St John’s Chambers.  I have beaten Claire many times in the Headway Somerset Dragon Boat Race...which we don’t discuss!  Now that the Dragon Boat Race is no more, I wanted to do something else for this amazing charity.  My sister fell off her horse and suffered a brain injury some years ago so I have seen how such an injury can affect someone’s life and their family.

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