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Amy is climbing Kilimanjaro for her Mum
although my mum would have killed me if she knew I was going to do this.
As many of you may know, my mum, Lynn, died in 2005 at the age of 58, after a nine month battle with cancer. Since then I have wanted to raise money for a cause she really cared about in honour of her life and her exceptional work with children with special needs and learning difficulties. I am therefore raising money for the wonderful Norwood Hope Centre, and I would be very grateful if you would sponsor me as I attempt to climb Africa's highest mountain.
The Hope Centre provides services for children and young people (aged 3-19) with a wide spectrum of special needs from autism to dyspraxia to emotional and behavioural problems. The essential work they're doing fills a gap in the educational and social development of many children's lives and enables them to fulfil their potential, despite some tremendous challenges. Here are some inspiring examples of their work:
www.hope-centre-search.org.uk/stories
In return for your kind sponsorship, in October I vow to haul myself up nearly 20,000 feet of treacherous mountain in freezing conditions at a very high altitude. Considering I have the lung power of a hamster and lose all blood to my extremities if the weather changes, I shall also be hoping that I don't just keel over and watch my fingers drop off.
Please note that I am covering the costs of the trip myself, the donation I am asking you for will go to the Norwood Hope Centre.
Donating through this site is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me. The Norwood Hope Centre gets your money faster and if you're a UK taxpayer, it makes sure that 28% of Gift Aid is added to your donation. Thank you for your support!
If you are a US taxpayer you can make a tax efficient donation on my US sponsorship page at:
www.firstgiving.com/amyonthemountaintop
p.s. Picture is of me and mum. It's the only picture I had to hand where she's not wearing her glasses. Being photographed without one's glasses was also a life-long dedication of my mum's, but I won't be raising money for it.
Recent donors
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Kirsty Hoiles £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 15.12.10 Well done my darling. What an incredible achievement. xxx |
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Ann Dawson £10.00 13.12.10 |
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Ivy Horrobin £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 30.11.10 Drop the maypole ribbons round when you're ready, they must be filthy after all that climbing up skree. |
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Allon Lewi £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 08.11.10 |
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Flick £30.00 (+ £8.46 giftaid) 01.11.10 Amy - you're a wonder....huge congrats!...thinkin' of you pet ..and your mum. lots love XX |
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Sally Lloyd £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 27.10.10 Well done, Amy. I was going to offer to pay your expenses but hey, you know how long it would take for me to get that right! |
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Catherine Jones £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 26.10.10 Hugest congratulations Amy!! It was a wonderful moment when we saw you safely back on Sunday (and with a smile on your face!) x |
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Bren £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 26.10.10 Good for you Hope you enjoyed the good work |
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Emma Passmore £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 22.10.10 Your mum would be proud. well done lady. x |
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Reg £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 22.10.10 |
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Eleanor £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 22.10.10 Congrats Amy - an amazing achievement xx |
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Ness £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 22.10.10 Well done! So very proud of you! |
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Annabelle £30.00 (+ £8.46 giftaid) 03.10.10 You are so driven and brave! Your Mum will be with you all the way. Lots and lots of love and we'll all be thinking of you. xxx |
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Chas. £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 02.10.10 Good luck love - stock up on extra Kendal Mint Cake! |
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cookiepuss £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 30.09.10 Best wishes from an Archers fan |
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Haydee and Tim £30.00 (+ £8.46 giftaid) 30.09.10 We've got some difficult days ahead. But it really doesn't matter with me now, because I've been to the mountaintop. Good Luck!! xx |
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Kate Oates £25.00 (+ £7.05 giftaid) 14.09.10 I would have sponsored you sooner - but I'd left my credit card up Everest and had to nip up to fetch it. Good luck, you mad, crazy, wonderful girl. xxxx |
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xxx mamalu (aka Roli Okorodudu) £125.00 (+ £35.26 giftaid) 09.09.10 Checked out website -doing an amazing stuff.My Mum also a teacher & also passed away aged 58 so understand. I am so proud of youdoing something special in honour of your Mama-wish I had your determination & drive!good luck Amylulu, my lil witch x |
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Sophie Ratcliffe Schuman £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 07.09.10 With all my love to you - Dearest A - and to the very lovely Lynn, a woman of enormous charm, wit, charisma, and kindness, who always looked out for me. Wishing you a glorious climb. |
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Kim £30.00 (+ £8.46 giftaid) 26.08.10 I think that works out at about 1p for every 2 vertical metres. I shall expect change if you don't make it. |
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Vanessa and Jen £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 26.08.10 Great cause, great girl. Our good wishes go with you. |
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Juliet Kinsman £25.00 (+ £7.05 giftaid) 25.08.10 It's making me reach for my asthma spray just thinking about it. Well done, missus. |
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Emma Rosenthal £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 23.08.10 Good luck. Love Emma, Guy and Max xxx |
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Sam £25.00 (+ £7.05 giftaid) 11.08.10 Hey Ami - well done you've already hit your target - whoop! So are you gonna try and double it??! Best of luck you, er mountain goat xx |
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Brian Bowles £40.00 (+ £11.28 giftaid) 22.07.10 "On a clear day - you can see forever" |
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Amy R £30.00 (+ £8.46 giftaid) 22.07.10 Climb safe, brave Oytsa. x |
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JimF £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 22.07.10 Shinders - good luck. You're bonkers. Great reason for doing it though. But you are bonkers. Did I say that...? |
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Anonymous £10.00 22.07.10 I consider this a ten pound penalty levied for the your/you're fiasco in the entry below, with my apologies. Lucky I remained anonymous... |
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Anonymous £50.00 22.07.10 well you skipped up Tryfan like a mountain goat. It's only, what, 15 Tryfans piled on top of each other and your at the top of Kilimanjaro... |
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The Conway Family £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 12.07.10 Good luck. We are very proud of you(if not slightly concerned for your sanity and your fingers!!).Love Marc, Caroline, Florence and Matilda. |
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Freya Boroda £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 12.07.10 We are amazed and proud. Freya, Ashley, Georgia and Nathan |
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Anonymous £50.00 08.07.10 Go Amy! But make sure you come back! lol Hedli & Archers Addicts |
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Claudia Fitzgerald £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 06.07.10 Wow, I had no idea you were doing this. Fantastic. Good luck. |
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Tim Bentinck £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 30.06.10 |
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Henry £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 30.06.10 Good luck Shinders. You're a good egg. Come back safe. x |
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Siobhan Pitel £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 28.06.10 Good on you Amy! Wishing you every success. |
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Ed £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 24.06.10 Obviously climbing a mountain’s a tough mountain to climb, but if anyone can take on a challenge and win it’s you, Toots. I’ve seen you on the phone to British Gas. x |
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binty £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 21.06.10 if i could bring baby in a backpack i'd join you..not! You are too hardcore for me now -am v v proud of you!xxx |
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Anonymous £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 20.06.10 Good luck x |
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Bert TM £100.00 (+ £28.21 giftaid) 20.06.10 Could there be a My Family Special in Ben and Susan climbing Kilimanjaro? They've done just about everything else. Good luck and God speed! |
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Nicola Shindler £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 18.06.10 Well Done-all our Love Nicola & Family xx |
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sophie cameron £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 17.06.10 I didn't know your mum Amy but if she produced you she must have been a wonderful woman and this is a fitting tribute. Good luck x x x x |
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Eleanor Wason £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 17.06.10 Fantastic news about your climb. I'm sure you will find it a piece of cake, being the fitness queen that you are. Maybe you will even find material for a new sitcom? Best of luck, Eleanor xx |
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Anonymous £100.00 (+ £28.21 giftaid) 16.06.10 |
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Mrs Partyhat £100.00 (+ £28.21 giftaid) 15.06.10 Please, please wear your mum's Miss Santa Barbara crown when you reach the summit. XXX |
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John B £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 15.06.10 Can we have relevant storylines and scripts BEFORE you go, please? Good luck. |
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sunny and Sue £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 14.06.10 Darling Amy- Go for it! Your Mum will be with you all the way- Sue and Sunnyx |
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Juliet Kinsman £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 14.06.10 Ooh I'm jealous of your toned thighs already. |
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Anonymous £100.00 (+ £28.21 giftaid) 14.06.10 I wish I was coming with you - or perhaps I should say I wish I was brave enough to come with you. Good Luck. Well done. |
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Richard £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 12.06.10 Good to know that there is a mountain high enough. |
