TEAM 250 KILIMANJARO
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We are a team of 8 friends who have an aim to climb Kilimanjaro with a distinct purpose in mind. To raise £250,000 for Mind and The GEM Appeal Charities.
Tragedy can befall anyone and so these two charities are meaningful to all of our climbers but particularly to wife of Leeds United’s Andrew Lonergan, Jennifer, and wife of Sheffield United’s Billy Sharp, Jade.
Why the GEM Appeal?
11 years ago, Jennifer and Andrew welcomed their first daughter Millie into the world. Soon after she was born, after having a routine heel prick test they found out that she had a rare metabolic condition called Phenylketonuria (PKU). Phenylketonuria, is a genetic disorder of the metabolism which without treatment can lead to a variety of life-shortening mental and development problems including seizures.
Since Millie’s diagnosis Jen has received unwavering support from Karen Johnson, founder of The Gem Appeal which was formed to support families of children with genetic disorders and is pivotal in the raising of money for the Willink Unit at the Royal Manchester Children’s hospital where Millie is treated.
We want to give something back and hope that the money raised by our challenge will help raise funds to allow the charity to purchase a new machine which will help to save little lives.
Why Mind?
In 2011 Jade and Billy lost their 2 day old little boy Luey, to a condition called gastroschisis. Jade found herself alone daily with aching arms and a nursery missing a baby. Quite soon after she felt herself slipping into a pretty dark place. The joy of life had gone and the future looked pretty empty. Mind provided crucial support for Jade, helping her get back on track mentally.
In August 2013, Jen tragically lost her brother to suicide. Anthony had suffered with depression for many years and on the 19th August the struggle became too much and he took his own life. Sadly this isn’t uncommon and the statistics are frightening.
The support Mind provide to people is invaluable, and so we want to raise awareness and provide funds to continue to support those in need.
Please help support our mission by checking out our website and donating whatever you can.
www.250kilimanjaro.co.uk/
Tragedy can befall anyone and so these two charities are meaningful to all of our climbers but particularly to wife of Leeds United’s Andrew Lonergan, Jennifer, and wife of Sheffield United’s Billy Sharp, Jade.
Why the GEM Appeal?
11 years ago, Jennifer and Andrew welcomed their first daughter Millie into the world. Soon after she was born, after having a routine heel prick test they found out that she had a rare metabolic condition called Phenylketonuria (PKU). Phenylketonuria, is a genetic disorder of the metabolism which without treatment can lead to a variety of life-shortening mental and development problems including seizures.
Since Millie’s diagnosis Jen has received unwavering support from Karen Johnson, founder of The Gem Appeal which was formed to support families of children with genetic disorders and is pivotal in the raising of money for the Willink Unit at the Royal Manchester Children’s hospital where Millie is treated.
We want to give something back and hope that the money raised by our challenge will help raise funds to allow the charity to purchase a new machine which will help to save little lives.
Why Mind?
In 2011 Jade and Billy lost their 2 day old little boy Luey, to a condition called gastroschisis. Jade found herself alone daily with aching arms and a nursery missing a baby. Quite soon after she felt herself slipping into a pretty dark place. The joy of life had gone and the future looked pretty empty. Mind provided crucial support for Jade, helping her get back on track mentally.
In August 2013, Jen tragically lost her brother to suicide. Anthony had suffered with depression for many years and on the 19th August the struggle became too much and he took his own life. Sadly this isn’t uncommon and the statistics are frightening.
The support Mind provide to people is invaluable, and so we want to raise awareness and provide funds to continue to support those in need.
Please help support our mission by checking out our website and donating whatever you can.
www.250kilimanjaro.co.uk/
Fundraising team: TEAM 250 KILIMANJARO (8)
Laura Wh
Organizer
Jennifer Lonergan
Beneficiary
Karl Pemberton
Team member
Jade Sharp
Team member
Andrew Naylor
Team member
Simon Hall
Team member
