The fundraising began

On Wednesday, which was the first anniversary of my uncle’s death, I launched my sponsorship campaign. I hope to raise £5,000 for the British Heart Foundation in his memory by climbing Kilimanjaro in September.

On the 26th January 2009, my uncle, Barry Meek went to work just like he always has. Everything about this day was normal. That is until early afternoon lessons at Huntcliff Comprehensive School where Barry was a talented maths teacher. Barry suffered a fatal heart attack at 52 years old and passed away on the 27th January.

This was a very hard time for my family, especially my auntie and cousin. At times like this it feels like there isn’t anything you can do to help them, but I wanted to do something that could help prevent others going through similar. In memory of my uncle, I want to raise awareness of heart health and help the British Heart Foundation achieve their vision, which is, “a world in which people do not die prematurely of heart disease.”

Although this week has been very sad for my family, it’s lovely to see the support already for the climb. My sponsorship is currently at £545 and it is a brilliant start – thank you to all those who have donated.

If you want to know a little more about what is in store for me, have a read of this:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/activityandadventure/7050801/Mount-Kilimanjaro-Climb-and-punishment.html

And then please, please sponsor me, it’s not going to be a pleasant experience:
http://www.justgiving.com/my-kili-climb

Don’t forget, February is National Heart Month so please support the great work of the British Heart Foundation.

Karen x