Yep, I'm that stupid, I'm trekking Kilimanjaro, 5895 meters (19,340 feet) above sea level it’s the tallest mountain on the African continent and the world’s highest free-standing mountain. I will be doing the trek with a work colleague and friend - Caroline starting on 4th October 2012.

So, why? I hear you ask. Well, it’s a personal challenge which I have always wanted to do and it's also my chance to raise money for a charity very close to my heart.

In 1997 my Grandfather was taken ill. He was as fit and active man, once serving in the RAF as a physical training instructor and playing rugby for the Saracens. It was not until December 2000, 3 years later, that he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. Unfortunately he lost his fight shortly after diagnosis, passing away in April 2001. MND is a fairly unknown and misunderstood disease, it affects people in different ways, so no two people have exactly the same symptoms, but it is rapid, progressive and unfortunately fatal. The cause is unknown and there is no known cure!

So please sponsor me on this challenge to help raise funds for research, develop treatments, provide better care and equipment to help people living with MND.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page and please dig deep and donate now. Thank you!

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