By now nothing should surprise us when it comes to the lengths our army of supporters is prepared to go in order to raise funds on our behalf. But even we were left astounded by the way our first ever trek to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro sold out in record time.
The group, which leaves for Tanzania early next month, were so quick off the mark it left plenty of other supporters disappointed at not being able to take part.
So we have decided to organise another trek next year, (yes in 2011), and anyone interested should contact Nathan Money at Daisy Chain on 01642-531248.
In the meantime, we would ask everybody to support the team who are taking on this challenge of a lifetime in the footsteps of Chris Moyles, Cheryl Cole, Ronan Keating and Alesha Dixon.
At more than 19,000 feet it is the highest mountain in Africa and anyone who saw the celebrities attempt the ascent during last years Red Nose Day will know how difficult the thin atmosphere makes the climb.
But Aidan Bruce, Chairman of Genesis who was one of the last to sign up is, for one, determined to surmount the challenge:
"I was a bit lucky to get on the trip and it means I haven’t had as much time to prepare as I would have liked. I will soon find out if that will affect my attempt or not. One thing it won’t affect is the commitment of Genesis to Daisy Chain and the great work it does with families across the Tees Valley. Starting with the Kilimanjaro Challenge we will do everything we can to support this wonderful charity."
