Kelly Simpson

Kelly's fundraiser for Chameleon Buddies

Fundraising for Chameleon Buddies
£2,176
raised of £4,000 target
Kilimanjaro Trek , 4 October 2025
Chameleon Buddies

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We support women with birth injuries/stomas to empower them to live a fulfilling life

Story

Why am I climbing Mt Kilimanjaro?

Chameleon Buddies are running an amazing event for women who have experienced birth trauma and stomas to trek to the top of Africa’s highest peak.

1 year ago today I was laying in a hospital bed recovering from an 8hr surgery to remove my bladder and form a urostomy. My journey to this point had been many years of living in constant pain, many surgeries and lots of dashed hopes for a resolution to my health problems. I was at the launch of Chameleon Buddies when they first started, and from that point on they supported me with everything. From the run up to my surgery I joined their support group and that was an amazing support, with people who had a wealth of experience and knowledge. After I had my surgery they put together a hamper of all the things they knew I would need to help me manage my new life with a stoma. The charity does amazing work supporting women in the uk and Kenya who have had birth trauma or stomas and I now have the opportunity to give back. I’m still working on getting my fitness back but I know that I have the strength and determination to face this challenge head on. I would love your support in helping me to raise vital fundraising for this phenomenal charity.

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About the charity

Chameleon Buddies

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RCN 1199430
We promote social inclusion among people living with a stoma or childbirth injury, both in the UK and in Kenya. We are passionate advocates for providing hope for people struggling to live with lifechanging injuries’ following childbirth, aiming to help women to adapt to these changes.

Donation summary

Total raised
£2,176.00
+ £77.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,112.00
Offline donations
£64.00

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