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Alex Staniforth Mont Blanc 2012 Charity Climb
NOTE: I am now going to be wearing an Orang-utan costume on the summit to promote REACT and Orang-utan conservation! More below.
Thanks for visiting my page! Thanks for the support so far. I'm Alex, a slightly mad outdoors enthusiast, olympic torchbearer, the youngest person to do the 3 Peaks Challenge solo and an intrepid fundraiser, aged 16, from Kelsall in Cheshire. I'm a controlled epileptic which led to panic attacks and low self confidence from a young age, and I've proven that nothing is impossible and that you can overcome any obstacle. I'm trying my best to raise a lot of money for charity to help others whilst also acheiving lifetime goals and ambitions, pushing myself to the limit and having a great time. I'm also raising money for my aunty, read below to find out more.
I'm climbing Mt Blanc, (4810m, 15720ft) from the 22nd July this year to the 27th July, which as you should know is the highest peak in the Alps. Located near Chamonix, it's a pretty impressive peak, the highest part of the Mt Blanc massif. It is climbed by over 100,000 a year. I will be wearing a custom-made Orang-utan costume on the summit to promote Orang-utan conservation: I'm pretty sure I'll be the first person to do it!
I'll be doing this on a course with Dream Guides, a guiding company ran by record-breaking mountaineer Kenton Cool. I arrive in France on the 21st of July to meet with my group and return home the following Saturday (the 28th). I have the 50 mile Manchester-Chester bike ride the following day- just for good measure :-)
This is my biggest challenge yet, in July last year I broke the record for being the youngest person to complete the National 3 Peaks Challenge solo aged 16. I'll be 17 for Mt Blanc. I'm a competent and motivated young mountaineer, very keen on fitness in general and with a huge passion for the outdoors and extreme sports. The 3 Peaks has also led to me being confirmed as a London 2012 Olympics Torchbearer on the 29th of May.
Like I did with the 3 Peaks, I'll be raising money for two awesome charities, on a 50/50 split, one of which, REACT, was one of my 3 Peaks beneficiaries. I raised £1700 last time, but this time I'm hoping to beat £4,810- the height of Mt Blanc in metres!
PLEASE SPONSOR ME!
REACT- The Red Endangered Animal Connection Trust- is a superb small charity ran by Guillaume Feldman, protecting Orangutans and other endangered species such as Sun Bears and Sumatran Elephants, by tree planting and conservation projects, and education. Notably a project is underway in the Kinabangtan river area in Borneo to reconnect forest corridors which is crucial to Orangutans survival.
Cancer Research UK is my second beneficiary recieving a 50% split, because I have lost relatives to this horrible disease, and the research already underway worldwide has led to the amount of suffering and loved ones lost dramatically being reduced by finding more cures and treatments. And I want to help that continue. It's close to my heart as currently my aunty is fighting a brain tumour. If my grandad was still here, I know he'd be very proud of me. Can you help sponsor me and prevent anyone else having to suffer like my family have from this horrible illness?
A couple of weeks after returning from France, I am going to take n the 800+ mile John O'Groats-Land's End bike ride over 10-11 days with 3 other torchbearers, to raise money for Epilepsy Action. Next year I hope to climb Mera Peak in the Himalayas. After this challenge, Kilimanjaro, Ultra Marathons, Ama Dablam, the Eiger, Matterhorn, Everest and the rest of the 7 Summits is on the cards, but the only thing holding me back is the money. Please contact me at climber-stani@hotmail.co.uk if you can help in any way. But let's not stop at £4810.
I'm very busy with all of this, but I'd have it no other way. I want to inspire people to live their dreams and smash their goals and be rewarded like I have, and I already have- that's an amazing feeling. But to feel like I'm helping towards two causes which mean a lot to me, and also enjoying the personal satisfaction of acheivement, it's all absolutely worth it. So can you help me reach this ambitious target please and help my aunty?
Know your limits, but never stop trying to break them.
Keep believing, keep achieving!
But don't forget, live the dream...
Recent donors
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Little miss wonderland & sage £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 24.05.12 Your grandad & aunty are no doubt very proud of you, good luck - Alyson & sage |
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Anonymous Donor £2.00 22.05.12 |
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Trevor and June £20.00 21.05.12 |
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Hilary Banner £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 21.05.12 Good luck - your climb will be an amazing achievement |
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Matthew Davies £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 14.05.12 Well done mate! Keep up the great work |
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Jo Owen £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 10.05.12 |
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Anonymous £339.80 (+ £84.95 giftaid) 08.05.12 go and conquer all you can :) |
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Cake Sale Extras 3/5/2012 £18.20 04.05.12 |
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Joan £10.00 02.05.12 |
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Keelan Morris-Lancashire £5.00 29.04.12 |
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Ian T £20.00 26.04.12 The orangutan costume is madness. However I've been told I was mad before all the most interesting things I've done, so go for it! |
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David Fox £10.00 26.04.12 :) |
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Kelly Robinson £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 26.04.12 Best of luck mate! xx |
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Keren Goff £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 25.04.12 Climb Alex Climb! You are a superstar - lots of love and luck :-) |
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Gavin Olympic Torchbearer Owen £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 25.04.12 Good Luck |
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Patrick Russell £10.00 25.04.12 Keep up the good work Alex, sorry I can't afford more but I'm surviving on the rent from the house in Kelsall at the moment! |
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Jo Safe £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 14.04.12 Good luck Alex!!! |
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Barbara Wilkie £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 11.04.12 |
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Emma Woodall £1.00 10.04.12 Goodluck :) |
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Craig Petrie £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 27.03.12 Good luck Alex, and thanks for your advice re 3 Peaks Challenge |
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Ben Heason £15.00 (+ £3.75 giftaid) 24.03.12 Good Luck Alex!! |
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Steve R £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 22.03.12 Good luck Alex, Pammy Z sent me your details. Best regards |
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Jayne Cooper £20.00 19.03.12 |
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Betty Staniforth £10.00 19.03.12 |
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Rob Tudor £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 29.02.12 Good Luck make sure you finish!! |
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Andy Bell £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 20.02.12 Here you go buddy, you deserve every penny |
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Kelsall resident £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 17.01.12 |
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Chris Spray £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 11.01.12 Brilliant to see such great ambition Alex. Inspirational ! Good luck |
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Chris Pownell £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 09.01.12 I'll get the ball rolling for you! |
Running total
- Target:
- £4,810.00
- Total raised incl. Gift Aid:
- £1,311.95
- Total donors:
- 29
- Biggest donor:
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Anonymous
£339.80 - Last donor:
- Little miss wonderland & sage 24.05.12
- Offline fundraising:
- £211.00
