️ Climbing Peak Palatka for Women’s Aid ‍♀️

Help Me Brave the Cold to Support Women in Need

Hi, I’m Lynsey and in July 2025 I’ll be undertaking the most physically and mentally challenging journey of my life: climbing Peak Palatka, a 4,700m mountain in Kyrgyzstan’s remote Tian Shan range — in winter conditions. ❄️

This won’t be a simple hike.

It’s a 15-day expedition, through deep snow, high altitudes, and nighttime temperatures dropping below -20°C. I’ll be pushing my body and mind to the edge, all in support of a cause I believe deeply in: Women’s Aid.

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Why I’m Doing This

Violence against women is a global crisis — and it often hides in silence.

Women’s Aid works tirelessly to provide refuge, advocacy, and life-saving support for women and children escaping abuse.

I want to turn this challenge into something bigger than myself — and with your help, we can make real change.

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Where Your Donations Go

100% of donations (after GoFundMe fees) will go directly to Women’s Aid, funding:

• Emergency accommodation for women and children

• Access to counseling and legal support

• Helplines and outreach services

• Education and advocacy to stop violence before it starts

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️ The Challenge Ahead

This expedition is not for the faint of heart:

• 15 days in sub-zero temperatures

• Carrying gear through high-altitude terrain

• Sleeping in tents on snow and ice

• No showers, no comforts — just resilience, grit, and a deep determination

I’m training hard, preparing mentally and physically, and I’ll be documenting the journey as best I can. I want to bring everyone who donates along with me — into the cold, into the wild — so we can feel the impact together.

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Help Me Reach My Goal

Please consider donating — even the cost of a coffee helps.

And if you can’t donate right now, you can still help by sharing this page with your friends and family.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️

Lynsey xx

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Follow the Journey

I’ll be posting updates before, during, and after the climb — follow me here or on @lynseyalexander for photos, reflections, and (hopefully) a victorious summit shot!