Brenda Rathmell
I am a 65year old grandmother from Yorkshire looking for a challenge so I have joined the Blood Sweat and Compassion Kilimanjaro team for March 2012. My husband and I have supported Compassion for nearly 10 years and have 2 sponsored children - in Uganda and Ethiopia. I have already started to prepare for this great adventure and am excited to be able to join in this once in a lifetime opportunity to support the amazing work that Compassion does. What I lack in youth and vigour I intend to make up for in enthusiasm and endurance.
Date of Trip: March 2012
Brenda is trekking the highest free standing mountain in the world - Kilimanjaro - to enable 4 Compassion Leadership development Programme students to attend university. These young people have already overcome many obstacles and our sponsorship will give them education, support with expenses, leadership training and one-to-one mentoring. Recent graduates have become teachers, doctors, agriculturists, pastors and Members of Parliament. Donating to this cause will empower these students to be agents of change in their own nation.
Fundraising Target: £2000
I am thrilled to take part in this incredible challenge although it is daunting to think of climbing the fourth highest of the seven summits and the potential effects of altitude. As a grandmother I see the opportunities our young people have. I want to extend these to the students who have great potential but could not fulfil them without our support. The efforts of preparation and the commitment I have made to this adventure will be more than worthwhile if with your donation it can become a reality.
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Donation of £20.00 by The Harlands
You must be mad!
Donation of £10.00 by S Millwood
Good luck! All for an amazing cause!
Donation of £35.00 by Peter xx
I'll wave to you from the top of Longstone Edge !
Donation of £10.00 by Mark & Julie Thurlow
Good luck!
Donation of £20.00 by David
You look well on retirement.
Donation of £20.00 by david & sharon bass
like my mum said - just do your best
Donation of £20.00 by Graeme Stables
Good Luck and have a great time! Don't forget the sunblock.
Donation of £100.00 by Colin & Cynthia
Go for it, sis!
Donation of £50.00 by Caroline Wilson
Good luck and don't forget to call at Dermatology treatment centre in Moshe at foot of Kilimanjaro
Donation of £7.00 by Hannah & Maisie
Go Grandma go! We think you're amazing!!
Donation of £20.00 by Nige & Penny Bottomley
Best of luck!
Donation of £10.00 by jonny m
good luck Brenda--you crazy fool!!!!!
Donation of £20.00 by Maureen
Good luck and don't forget your camera Brenda!
Donation of £20.00 by Maureen
Good luck and don't forget your camera Brenda!
Donation of £100.00 by Michael & Denise
We're 100% behind you mum, go for it!
Donation of £20.00 by John and Christina Coombes
What a fantastic thing to do. You are so brave!
Donation of £10.00 by Mark McCreath
A fantastic cause, good luck from Michael's friend Mark
Donation of £50.00 by Tim Rowe
Donation of £10.00 by Dawn Preston
Really excited for you Brenda, hope you are enjoying the training. The steps in Knaresborough with a weight in your back pack make very good training if you fancy coming over this way? Best of luck if I don't catch up wth you before you go. love Dx
Donation of £50.00 by Becky Rose
Good luck Brenda, hope you enjoy it!
Donation of £50.00 by Hazel
Good luck!! I admire your courage in doing this challenge and we wish you all the best
Donation of £25.00 by KAIREN BROWN
WOW - HOW INSPIRATIONAL!
Donation of £25.00 by KAIREN BROWN
WOW - HOW INSPIRATIONAL!
Donation of £25.00 by KAIREN BROWN
WOW - HOW INSPIRATIONAL!
Donation of £15.00 by David and Muriel
Good luck - will it be a bit like Helvellyn ? !!
Donation of £20.00 by chege mwangi
I am challenged but very proud. its an honour to be associated with you.
Donation of £150.00 by Paul & Gill
God will not test us (beyond what he knows we can endure) xx
Donation of £25.00 by Peter & Elaine
What a challenge! Thinking of you and praying that all goes well.
Donation of £50.00 by Gillian, Phil, Mary and Kathryn
Will be thinking of you and praying for you as you take on this immense challenge, good luck XX
Donation of £25.00 by David and Faith
Come on, dodgy knees - you can do it!
Donation of £25.00 by Paul & Wendy Shepherd
Good luck and enjoy the adventure.
Donation of £30.00 by Sandy Monro
you are amazing Brenda! praying for a safe trip. God bless!
Donation of £30.00 by John and Anne
Good luck
Donation of £10.00 by Philip & Susan
Good look you are so brave
Donation of £100.00 by Colin & Cynthia
A bit extra to help you on your way as the day approaches
Donation of £50.00 by Gary and Gemma Milller
well done Brenda!! You are an inspiration xxx
Donation of £50.00 by Gary and Gemma Milller
well done Brenda!! You are an inspiration xxx
Donation of £20.00 by Mark Hodgett
Well done Brenda!
Donation of £750.00 by Cheque
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Donation of £10.00 by Bev
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