Climbing for Multiple Sclerosis
- By: Beth McLeod
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In December 2008 we are planning to climb Mount Kenya.This has been along planned goal for many years as not only is it the second highest peak in Southern Africa, but it is also one of the most challenging rock climbs to summit.
Our climb will be lead by Gavin Raubenheimer.
He is an experienced South African mountain guide who has lead this climb many times before.
The climb will take nine days in total. This allows for three days to approach and acclimatise to the altitude, one day of rock climbing to summit the 5200m mountainand one day to abseil down to base camp and three days to walk out.
I, Beth McLeod am a Medical Doctor.
In my medical practice I have had the privilege of working with Shawn Kuster.He has Multiple Sclerosis and has fought the ebb and flow of this slowly progressive condition with inspiring strength and patience.Through his care I have learned so much about this disease and appreciate that while research is being carried out in many centres around the world ,that patients like Shawn need daily holistic care to cater for their various medical needs.These would include: physiotherapy, biokinetics, orhoptics, dietetics, urology, psychology,neurology and general medical needs.
All these disciplines while ideal are costly.
So I would like to dedicate this Climb to raise funds for people like Shawn in the Multiple Sclerosis Society KZN to try and make a contribution to their well being.
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Many thanks for your support.
Donations
| Name | Comment | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flacks | Good Luck and Blessings | Dec 09, 2008 | R 2 000.00 |
| Reimar | Hi Beth, Enjoy Mount Kenya and take care, Luv reimar. | Nov 28, 2008 | R 1 000.00 |
Multiple Sclerosis Society KZN |
To assist all KZN people afflicted with and by MS, both physically and emotionally as and when needed. To promote an independent and quality life through all means possible. |
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