We Made It !!
From the planning well over a year ago to raise vital funds for Lincolnshire and
Nottinghamshire Air ambulance and Cancer Research UK Woodborough branch, I can’t
believe it is all behind us.
Ross and I set off to Tanzania on 2nd October with Ross not in great form, sadly
a slipped disc some weeks earlier had ended his chance to climb before it had
started.
The weather was perfect for the whole journey with temperatures well in the mid
20s by day down to minus 20 at night.
I arrived on the roof of Africa, Uhuru Peak 5,895 metres on Friday 8th October at
7.45am Tanzania time, after four days walking and four nights under canvas, I was
elated not only to have reached the summit but to be well on the way to achieving
the £10,000 target we set ourselves eight months ago. Two days to walk down and
meet up with Ross again, to have a beer celebration with my guide and a really
good shower!
Thank you too many of you for continuing to support us in this charity effort...
I've posted some pictures of our adventure in the Kibo Gallery... Have a look!
Georgie x
Challenge Information
One of our most valued customers has taken up the challenge to climb Kilimanjaro
in October of this year and we are proud to offer our support for this worthy cause.
This is your chance to help Georgie & Ross Mason from Gonalston Farm Shop to raise
vital funds for these two amazing charities:
Georgie & Ross are keen supporters of both these charities. Georgie decided last
year that she wanted to do the Kilimanjaro climb; Ross soon came on board with the
idea to raise £10,000 for the charities.
Both Georgie and Ross take part in dangerous pursuits on a regular basis, Ross on
motor bikes, Georgie on horses. You never know when you may need the helicopter!
Similarly, we all know many people who have benefitted from the important breakthroughs in
the treatment of cancer and we all want this vital research to continue.
We are aiming to help Georgie & Ross towards their target by aiming to raise £500.
It's easy to get involved and help.
How You can Help
We are sending "Kibo", our nominated mascot, around farm shops to help raise awareness of the Summit Climb.
He will start off at Gonalston Farm Shop this week and will be sent on from there to another business for his next photo shoot.
If you are lucky enough to receive Kibo in the post then all you have to do is this:
- Take some photos of Kibo with You & Your Staff Team; (Wacky or otherwise!)
- Forward the Photo(s) to all@lccs.co.uk and we will put them in our Kibo Gallery;
- We will then donate £10 towards Georgie and Ross' Kilimanjaro Challenge Fund..
Once you're ready send him on to someone else of YOUR choosing in one of the following market sectors:
- Farm Shops
- Garden Centres
- Delis
- Butchers
- Coffee Shops
- Cheese Shops
- Green Grocers
IMPORTANT: Finally, give Georgie a call or e-mail her to let her know where Kibo's going
next so we can keep track of his whereabouts!
Gonalston Farm Shop: +44 (0) 115 966 5666
E-mail: info@gonalstonfarmshop.co.uk
Limited Edition T-Shirts
As an extra incentive, particularly Exceptional and Wacky Photos will be awarded with a FREE Limited Edition 'Kibo' challenge t-shirt (shown below) so get snapping!!
Limited Edition Kibo T-Shirts |
Alternatively, if you'd like to order and pay for a limited edition shirt please contact Lynne McCaw at our offices on 0845 257 0829
or email lynne@lccs.co.uk and we'll be happy to help!
You can see pictures of those who have already taken part in the Gallery by clicking on the button below.
Interview at BBC Radio Nottingham
Click the player below to hear the recent Kibo Interview at Radio Nottingham.
Direct Donations
If you want to contribute directly to the fund raising effort then please use the links at the top of this page
and you will be directled to the apporpriate 'Just Giving' site.
On behalf of Georgie & Ross and Everyone on the Eureka Team Thank-You for your Support.
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Target Progress...
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