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Pam...Climbing the Mount for Women's Refuge

  • All Done!

      9 April 2017
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    Last Friday Toddie and I went over to Mount Maunganui for the final summit in the Mount Everest Challenge - summit #38.

    We were lucky with the weather and it was a great feeling to have completed the challenge and especially to have raised $1,085 so far.

    To date the overall amount raised by the group is $65,842.36. That is an amazing amount and all funds raised are going to our local Tauranga Womens Refuge. It is a sad statistic that there are also a lot of children sheltering there and I feel proud to have been part of this group fundraiser to help these ladies and their families.

    A huge thank you to my family and friends for helping me with this challenge. Not only with raising funds but also for all the words of encouragement and helping out when I couldn't because I was busy summiting!

    I have enjoyed the challenge and appreciate all the company I had on the way!

    Thank you.

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  • Six summits to go....

      26 March 2017

    When I signed up for this Challenge, the thought of 38 summits in 50 days was very do-able. Good way to build up some fitness and raise funds for an extremely worthwhile cause. I soon found that the biggest challenge was finding the time. With 25 minutes drive each way and each summit taking 45 - 55 minutes I was soon struggling to meet the timeframe.

    I was determined that I wouldn't get myself stuck with more summits to do than days left and soon realised that I would need to do consecutive summits. Minimum of two each visit, sometimes three and the most was four which took just over 3 hours. It's taken its toll - my knees are quite sore!

    So I am very relieved that I've conquered the Mount 32 times so far - 6 to do in 12 days.

    I've really enjoyed having company - joined by family and friends and I've met some lovely people on the way too.

    I am overwhelmed by everyone's generosity and support and am really proud to have raised $1,035 so far.

    Thank you.

    Six more summits to go - you're welcome to join me...

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