I am climbing a mountain. Yes, a real life mountain, that's bigger than anything you will find in Europe. 300m higher than Mt. Blanc to be precise. So high that I am even going to need an ice axe and the metal things that you clip to your boots! 

Whilst this will be a lot of fun and games, the Rwenzori region where we will be climbing has experienced poverty  for  a  long  time,  despite  the  mineral  deposits  and  the  rich  natural  heritage that are found in the area. The Rwenzori Trust are a charity that subsidises secondary and tertiary education for children all over the region, and are aiming to complete an eco-tourism lodge, a local clinic, and a pre-school nursery. 

There are many graduates who now have careers and opportunities thanks to the Trust's financial support, and they can then help others in the community to also break the cycle of poverty. To carry on this impressive trend, please donate as much as you can so that the communities of the Rwenzori can continue to develop and thrive. We will ensure that every penny that has been donated goes towards building a better life for these children! 

You can find the Rwenzori Trust's website here: http://rwenzoritrust.org/index.html

For more information on the charity, and regular updates of what our team are going to be up to, please visit our JustGiving team page here: https://www.justgiving.com/teams/Mount-Stanley
However, if you are keen to donate, please do so to this personal page rather than the group page. 

Every penny counts, so even the smallest donation would be hugely appreciated, and could make the world of difference to this greatly deprived region. Thank you again, and I look forward to keeping you all up to date as we go! 

Best wishes, 

Jack

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