Thank you for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Those who know me understand that I'm something of a cynic and that I view a lot of these types of appeals as a means of funding someones mid-life crisis adventures all in the name of "charidee".

However I feel that on this rare occassion I want to give something back for the selfless generousity I have witnessed from this chosen charity.

In February 2013, I am planning a trek to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest Mountain in support of CLIC Sargent, one of the UK’s leading cancer charities for children.

The reason I am supporting this charity is very personal, as last year one of my oldest friends discovered that his youngest son Ben Crutchley, a fantastic, lively 9 year old had developed a multiple brain tumour and was given a very short time to live. Ben's family and everyone who knew him were completely devastated and they set about making the following months the happiest they could be for Ben.

During this time CLIC Sargent not only provided clinical support to Ben but practical and emotional support to his family (& friends) to help them cope with the cancer and get the most out of their remaining time with Ben.

Sadly Ben lost his fight (he never complained once) on the 23rd February this year, just 2 weeks before his 10th birthday. It was at this point that CLIC Sargent proved invaluable in supporting the family and as such I wanted to find a way of giving something back for the support and assistance they provided then, and are still providing today.

The trek is my way of doing this. I am funding ALL costs in relation to this trek, in order that every penny donated goes to the charity.

Ben's father, Nige Crutchley will be one of the team who is joining me on the ascent and it is poignant that we will be completing the trek just prior to the first anniversary of Ben's death.

So please dig deep and donate, it really is going to a good cause.

Thank you

Duncan

www.climbmountkilimanjaro.com