Gill Haran

[p]Hi I’m Gill I’m 47 and for the most of my adult life I’ve been battling Crohns Disease, major operations, post complications, other surgical operations that literally nearly finished me. The impact this has had on my life has been huge, and certainly prematurely ended my Nursing Career. [/p][p]In May 2020 Matt Wood, selected me from a vast number of online applicants to accompany him to trek to Mount Kilimanjaro Sept 2021. This has recently had to change due to my doctors saying I can no longer travel to Africa as my health has deteriorated. With bucketfuls of grit and determination I want to put the training I have done so far to use and still raise money and awareness for the charities I’m both involved with.[/p][p] BASE charity and The WoodMor Foundation supports disabled and diverse groups of people people getting into employment. I have no doubt that with the help from Matt and Brian the PT , to prove that personally I’m still able to contribute helpfully to Society and have a goal in life to focus.[/p][p]Obviously I’m no athlete, but enjoy fitness and achieving this challenge will create a much needed boost to my confidence. Proving to future companies that being ill/disabled/ or from a marginalised group, shouldn’t be a barrier to employment as we are very determined, resourceful, peer group. [/p][p][br][/p][p]I look forward to the upcoming training and challenge and would very much appreciate any donations that you would like to add after reading this to support me. Thank you. [/p][p][br][/p]