Caroline Howkins

I'm climbing Mt Kilimanjaro!!!

Fundraising for RNIB - Royal National Institute of Blind People
£3,262
raised of £3,600 target
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Kilimanjaro Trek, 4 October 2012
We help blind and partially sighted people to break down the barriers of sight loss

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Check out my blog: http://amyandcarolinekili2012.blogspot.com/

From 4th October 2012 I will begin an adventure... a challenge! I'm trekking to the summit Mt Kilimanjaro, 5895 meters (19,340 feet) above sea level making it the tallest mountain on the African continent and the world’s highest free-standing mountain. I am not alone in my madness though! I will be doing the trek with  work colleague and friend - Amy.

So, why? Yes I am a little crazy but I like to travel and wanted to share that passion and adventure with doing something worthwhile and for a good cause. That is why I am raising money for RNIB.

Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is the UK's leading charity offering information, support and advice to almost two million people with sight loss. They provide information on eye conditions and support and advice for people living with sight loss, not just with braille and Talking Books, but with imaginative and practical solutions to everyday challenges. They also support research into sight loss and eye health issues. I am raising money for RNIB as I am myself partially sighted with Retinitus Pigmentosa.

So thank you for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page and please dig deep to help me raise money for this worthwhile charity! All your support is extremely appreciated and will help me in my quest to reach the summit!!

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Every day 250 people in the UK start losing their sight. With your help, we can be there when people need us most, support independent living, create an inclusive society and prevent avoidable sight loss. Every pound you raise will help create a future where sight loss is no longer a barrier.

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£3,261.60
+ £183.00 Gift Aid
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£877.00
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£2,384.60

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