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A large scale charity appeal

Climb of Kilimanjaro

At only 18 years old, Dean Thomas is soon to embark on a challenge of a colossal scale. In a few months time, he will be climbing all 5,886 metres of the Uhuru peak of the tallest freestanding mountain in the world – Mount Kilimanjaro.

Leeds Student: Have you got any mountaineering experience, or is this your first climb?
Dean Thomas: This is the first time.

LS: That’s quite a hefty challenge for a first time trip.
DT: It is, yes. I like keeping fit and I walk quite a lot as well so I’m just doing this to help others really.

LS: And have you ever done anything like this for charity before?
DT: No, this is the first time for that too.

LS: So what did your family and friends have to say when you told them about this?

DT: They were all a bit jealous of it actually.

LS: I’d have thought your parents would be a bit nervous for you - it is quite a challenge, physically and mentally.
DT: Yes definitely. It’s the altitude… Continue reading...