So…Why Kilimanjaro?

How did I arrive at the point where I am now, planning to go on a fundraising challenge, to climb Mt Kilimanjaro, for the Children’s Hospice?

That…is a long story. (I will try to be brief!)

I had been wanting to do something for the Hospice for some months, when a couple of friends, that I had already been on hill-walks with, approached me with an idea. They were planning a fundraising trek, to Kilimanjaro, for a Christian school in Kenya. Very worthy cause…I knew, but right from the beginning, I was thinking “that would be a great thing to do for the hospice!”, but I didn’t tell them for quite a while, that I was seriously thinking about it.

I prayed about it, for quite some time, and I believe that it is God’s will, firstly, that I do the challenge, and secondly, that I do it for the Hospice. As soon as I knew in my heart I was going, I told my friends Irwin, Stephen and James, that they had another candidate for the trek. Oddly enough, they were delighted!

My Companions

You can read more about them, at their site, Kilimanjaro2008, and when you see the school, you might understand why I agonized so much over my decision. They very kindly all agreed, wholeheartedly, to support me, in my fundraising ventures, and I will support them in theirs.

The Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice deserves so much to be supported, and to have their work recognized, that I can put my all into this challenge. The way they looked after wee Keren, and the rest of us, while we were there, and ever since, is second to none. They really “go the second mile”.

Kilimanjaro

October 25, 2007 | Filed Under Fund Raising, Kilimanjaro | 2 Comments 

Walking in Glenshesk

This was another great days walking, great scenery,weather, and company!

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As I said…great scenery.

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The beautiful view down into the glen.

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Another view out towards the sea.

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At the time of this walk, I had not committed to the Kilimanjaro Challenge 2008, in fact, I think only two men in the photograph had signed the dotted line!

October 15, 2007 | Filed Under Training | 3 Comments