Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to help eradicate Meningitis!

Alice Guiton Start Date: Apr 2, 2020 - End Date: Jul 20, 2020
  • Tanzania
  • Zanzibár, Tanzania

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by: Alice Guiton Start Date: Apr 2, 2020 - End Date: Jul 20, 2020
Hi guys! I'm Alice and I'm a student at Plymouth University :) In September 2020 I will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro - the world’s tallest freestanding mountain, its peak sitting at 5895m above sea level. 

My climb is in aid of the Meningitis Research Foundation; a charity which aims to research and raise awareness of two serious diseases, Meningitis and Septicemia. Shockingly, meningitis and neonatal sepsis are the second biggest infectious killer of children under the age of five on the planet, affecting more than 2.8 million people every year! They can kill you within 12 hours and are responsible for more deaths of children under 5 than malaria, measles, tetanus and AIDS combined. Meningitis Research Foundations work is providing better access to vaccines, health systems that can diagnose and treat children, and support to survivors of meningitis. Its time to make meningitis a global health priority!

This trip will be a once in a life time opportunity for me, as a student I have never been able to experience trips such as this before. And the ability to trek in such an incredible place, whilst also being able to help eradicate such an deadly disease is such an incredible opportunity. 50% of all donations go directly to MRF, with the other 50% going to flights, and paying Sherpas and doctors to help keep us safe and well fed and watered. Any donation would be greatly appreciated! I have also linked my just giving page so you can keep up to date on my fundraising news :)
  • Tanzania
  • Zanzibár, Tanzania

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