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When Ella (Karl’s daughter) was born, she spent precious time at Great Ormond Street Hospital, receiving incredible care from dedicated staff who made a lasting impact on her life. In gratitude for the amazing work done by this remarkable team, we have decided to embark on an adventure together: trekking across Tanzania to conquer Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa.

This journey is not just about reaching new heights; it’s about giving back to those who have given so much. The need for support is ever-present, and we believe that by sharing our story and taking action, we can help ensure that other children receive the same exceptional care that made a difference in our lives.

Meet the team:

Karl (far left in the picture) - Intrepid and slightly deluded, fearless leader

Richard - The inquisitive explorer, with questions such as ‘how much further?’, keeping us forever entertained

Darren (centre of the picture) - The one that actually knows what he’s doing

We invite you to join us in this mission. Your generous donations will directly support the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity, helping to provide vital resources and care for children in need. Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast, and secure. Your details are safe with them—they will never sell your information or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, your contribution goes directly to the charity, making it the most efficient way to support this important cause. Together, let’s make a difference and reach our target of £500.

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Update (02/09/2025) :

For those that are interested you will hopefully be able to follow our progress on here using the "Strava" link once we begin our ascent. A general overview however is :

Day 1 (September 13th) : Arrival day in Tanzania

Day 2 (September 14th) : Explore and pre-climb preparation day

Day 3 (September 15th) : Start of our trek - 3 hours hiking (2250m - 2750m)

Day 4 (September 16th) : Trek towards the Shira Plateau and reach Shira 1 Camp - 5 hours hiking (2750m- 3500m)

Day 5 (September 17th) : The Kilimanjaro adventure continues as we cross the Shira Plateau, 3- 5 hours hiking (3500m - 3850m)

Day 6 (September 18th) : The trek continues into the Baranco Valley as we hike across the Lava Tower, 5-6 Hours hiking (3850m - 3900m)

Day 7 (September 19th) : We trek across the Baranco Wall and to the foot of the Heim glacier - 4 hour hike (3950 - 4000m)

Day 8 (September 20th) : Time to get some altitude as we trek towards the Barafu hut, 4-5 hours hiking (4000m - 4550m)

Day 9 (September 21st) : Kilimanjaro summit day. The hike gets real! 11-13 hours hiking (4550m - 5895m)

Day 10 (September 22nd) : Hike to Mweka gate and journey back to Springlands Hotel

Day 11 (September 23rd) : Time to bid farewell to the mountains!