Massive congratulations goes to Mr Simon Jones of Brighouse, West Yorkshire for pushing himself to the limits on his toughest trek yet – conquering the greatest mountain in Africa, the sky-high Mount Kilimanjaro.
Standing at 5,896m, Kilimanjaro is the highest freestanding mountain in the world and Simon joined forces with a team of intrepid fundraising explorers to attempt the Macmillan Cancer Support Kilimanjaro Hiking Challenge in February 2009.
The experience offered them the chance to reach new heights whilst raising money to help people living with cancer. Their path, followed the Machame Route, taking them from the base of this huge dormant volcano, over moorland, rocky trails and scree to the glaciers at the summit.
Long days of trekking, tough terrain and the ever increasing altitude combined to make this the ultimate physical and mental challenge, but the spectacular ice cliffs and breathtaking views across the Maasai plains, together with the knowledge that they were supporting people with cancer with their every step, would be their reward.
With an outstanding individual effort by Simon of raising £4700, it was with great pleasure that Ten Men Design and all the supporters were able to offer fundraising support on his worthy journey. The grand total raised for their particular Challenge 2009 Team was an unbelievable £175, 000.
By raising this money, they have helped to change the lives of people affected by cancer throughout the UK.
For more information about the great work Macmillan do visit www.macmillan.org.uk
