On behalf of Phil, Peter and Jeff and the
families and friends of all team members we would like to
send our thanks to all of those who assisted in the safe
ascent and return of the team from the summit of Cho Oyu
back to ABC. Special thanks to the Sherpas, their teams -
porters, cooks and anybody who helped along the way, and to
Jagged Globe for their skills in organising a safe and
successful climb. Thank you!!
Congratulations from Sir Chris Bonington sent on
25/9/09 to Margaret Bailey.....
"Well done to them all and
congratulations. Chris"
Michelle Crooke (Jeff's daughter), manager of
the
J.D. Wetherspoon Stick or Twist pub in Leeds organised an
event over the August Bank Holiday weekend to raise money
for Cancer Research UK. Michelle dyed her hair blue, there
was some singing the blues and some drinking of of blue beer
- Cho-O-Brew.
Many thanks to Michelle and J.D. Wetherspoon
for organising and supporting this event.
Phil, Peter & Jeff made an appearance on ITV
Calendar News on 18th August 2009. There was a not very
subtle reference to them attempting the challenge and not
being "in the first flush of youth". Phil protests....
Peter drew the short straw and had to wear
full kit!
This is not in widescreen so Phil's ears
don't always fit in the frame (Arf arf...)
Video reproduced with permission - ITV
Calendar News
The Challenge....
Sponsorship....
Cho Oyu in the Himalayas,
is the 6th highest mountain in the world at 8,201m. In 2009
we are attempting a sponsored ascent of Cho Oyu in aid of
Cancer Research UK. The target is to raise £100,000. We will be
enlisting the help of local guides and porters etc. to
assist with the expedition which will take approximately 6
weeks.
Departed 22nd August 2009!
Return date 3rd October
2009
We hope to raise the sponsorship money
through personal contacts and appeals. The trip costs are being
funded separately by two major sponsors and therefore all of
the amount above will go solely to Cancer Research
UK.
Cancer Research UK is a registered charity
No. 1089464.
If you would like to
offer sponsorship
please see our 'sponsor us' page.
Why?...
Who are we?...
Cancer Research UK is one of the leading UK
charities recognised for its contribution to the search for
successful management strategies for this common condition.
Research, education and treatment are facilitated through
its many activities and a great deal of suffering has been
prevented as a result. We believe this a worthy cause. We
are hoping to raise a large amount of money. Consequently,
the challenge needs to justify this. All three of us have experience of challenges in extreme environments
and, on account of the need for more adrenaline (and a
healthy dose of madness) we have chosen this climb. The
ascent is not without risk but with careful planning and
preparation, we should be able to overcome this.
The 3 team members are:
Phil Purdy
Jeff Crooke
and Peter Bailey
Further information on these odd individuals can be found on
the 'about us' page.
