Nicolas Clark-Majerus

Nic does 'Staircase Everest'

Fundraising for Gurkha Welfare Trust
£1,500
raised of £1,500 target
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Event: GWT Everest at Home Challenge, on 1 August 2020
Participants: Gez Strickland, Nathan Allan, Auston Marineau
Everest at Home
Campaign by Gurkha Welfare Trust (RCN 1103669)
Ever thought about scaling the heights of the great Mount Everest, well why not try it from the comfort of your own home this May?! Take on this epic challenge during isolation, conquer within 12 weeks and earn your medal!

Story

Gurkhas have been part of the British Army for almost 200 years, since the Nepali soldiers proved their courage when fighting against the British during the Anglo-Nepalese war (1816).

The British army began to recruit Gurkha soldiers because they wanted them to fight on their side. Since that day, the Ghurkas have fought alongside British troops in every battle across the world.

100,000 Gurkhas fought in the First World War, 250,000 in the Second World War.

The King of Nepal gave the British government large sums of money for weapons and equipment, as well as money to buy fighter aircraft during the Battle of Britain This was a great sacrifice from a small country which was not as well off as Britain.

In the past 50 years, Gurkhas have served in the British army in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Borneo, Cyprus, the Falklands, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan.  They regularly assist with the training of officers at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

A former Gurkha officer, Sir John Chapple, encouraged me to join the British Army.  Lieutenant Ed Drummond-Baxter, served with my regiment before becoming a Gurkha officer,  Ed was killed in Afghanistan in 2012.

These, as well as the honourable objectives of The Gurkha Welfare Trust, supporting Gurkha veterans, their families and wider communities, seem to be as good reasons as any for taking on the challenge of climbing the height of Everest.

Our challenge is to climb the 144 steps, multiple times every day, until we achieve the 8,848 metres. In total 341 ascents will be required.

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About the campaign

Ever thought about scaling the heights of the great Mount Everest, well why not try it from the comfort of your own home this May?! Take on this epic challenge during isolation, conquer within 12 weeks and earn your medal!

About the charity

Gurkha Welfare Trust

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RCN 1103669
The Gurkha Welfare Trust is the leading Gurkha charity. We provide financial, medical and community aid to relieve poverty and distress among retired Gurkha soldiers, their families and their wider communities.

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£1,500.00
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