A group of 23 fundraisers has raised over £100k in aid of Nightingale House Hospice by conquering Kilimanjaro.
The group has just completed a seven-day 66k trek reaching the 5,895m summit of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. In doing so, they have now topped a remarkable £100,000 fundraising target.
This was the hospice’s fourth international challenge and had been postponed in 2021 because of the pandemic. Remarkably, it took place just eight weeks after some of the group had returned from completing the Inca Trail trek in Peru.
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Climbing one of the most impressive mountains in the world has been one of the group’s most challenging charity treks at altitude.
Raising money for patient care at the hospice, many took part in memory or to celebrate the life of a loved one.
Challenge Events Coordinator Bethan Scott who took part in the trek said: “I am so proud of this incredible group of trekkers taking on Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain above sea level in the world. I saw first-hand how being at altitude affected our team, including nausea, headaches, lack of oxygen and acute mountain sickness.
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“The courage, determination and sheer will to succeed shown by this group was inspirational. They found a way to overcome every obstacle. Personal targets were smashed, friendships were formed, and bodies were pushed to the limit.
“Reaching base camp as a team and then starting our final ascent at midnight, stopping every 15 minutes to tackle the final section is a memory we will never forget.
“To have already raised over £100,000 is simply staggering. I want to thank every single person for taking on this challenge and as a team we want to thank every single person who has donated – we always say it does't matter if it's a £1, £10 or £100 as we truly know that every penny makes a difference.”
To donate go to: https://justgiving.com/campaign/NHHKilimanjaroTrek2021
The team is already planning its next challenge, the Camino De Santiago trek taking place in October 2023. Anyone interested in joining them should contact Bethan.Scott@nightingalehouse.co.uk
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