My Mt.Everest BC Challenge

Across Syria and in surrounding countries such as Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey, millions of Syrian children are bracing for another bone-chilling winter, one they are desperately ill prepared for. Conflict has forced them from their homes, and soon the refugee camps and temporary settlements where they live will be blanketed in snow and saturated by rain. The clothes these children have been wearing since the summer are simply no match for the cold wet months that lie ahead. Children urgently need blankets, heating, access to medical care warm clothes, shoes and blankets to safeguard them against freezing winter conditions.

Every child deserves the best possible start in life. However, because we do not choose where we are born or the circumstances by which we are surrounded, not every child is afforded this chance. I was fortunate to be born and raised in an environment where I never worried about going without a meal or not having a roof over my head. I totally know how alone and powerless a parent would feel if they were unable to provide these basic needs for their child. For this reason I feel a sense of duty to help those parents, and those children, who through no fault of their own, face a harsh reality of life. I believe children are the light in this world. I believe that regardless of race, origin, or location, a child should be given the opportunity to thrive. Fortunately charities like UNICEF provide access to clean water, proper nutrition, vaccinations, and health services for both mother and child to ensure a child's survival. UNICEF receives no funding from the United Nations. It is only through the support by those, such as you and me, that allows them to continue to do their magnificent work. It has always been a dream of mine to contribute to something larger than myself and to make a difference in this world in which we live. This opportunity presented itself unexpectedly, and it has spoken to me in a way like no other. I know the journey will challenge myself in all sorts of ways, but I feel like this is what I am meant to do and it is just the beginning!

I ask you to help some of the most devastated children on the planet. $1, $10 or $1000. Every donation counts. Pounds. Dollars. Euros. Rands, Rupees. All welcome! Any amount that you are able to donate to this great cause is genuinely appreciated.

Many thanks :-)

Danny Sebastian