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Kilimanjaro 2013 Challenge

Friday, 1 November 2013

Chris Haley, Managing Director of Dransfields, the ACC recommended supplier of Gaming and Amusement Equipment, put his best foot forward for charity with a trek to the Roof of Africa in October 2013.

He was joined by members of the gaming industry – including former footballer Robbie Savage, a patron of the William Hill Trust – on a charity trek up Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain at 19,340 feet, and the highest free-standing mountain in the world.

"The Responsible Gambling Trust were organising the trek and asked for volunteers," said Chris. "I'd already decided that I wanted to raise money for charity this year by 'doing something' so I was keen to sign up. The Trust was also happy to share the money I raise with Rays of Sunshine, which does fantastic work with children who are seriously ill."

"The expedition was superb but it was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life and much tougher than I expected – thank goodness I have been in training all year or there is no way I would have reached the summit!"

The group trekked using the Rongai Route, which is considered to allow better acclimatisation. Unfortunately this didn't prevent Robbie Savage from having to abandon his journey due to the debilitating effects of altitude sickness.

During the seven-day expedition, Chris trekked through four climatic zones: rainforest, moorland, desert and then the Arctic zone where snow is permanent and oxygen levels are nearly half of that at sea level.

Chris paid all his own costs so that all the money he raised went to the two charities. Chris beat his initial £7,500 target, raising an incredible £12,000 for the two charities.

Chris thanks all customers, suppliers, friends, family and colleagues who made a donation and also for their amazing support.

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