Mount Kilimanjaro Summit Challenge 2015 for Graeme Barlow

Graeme Barlow (Director) Volunteers for Mount Kilimanjaro Summit Challenge 23rd Sept - 4th Oct 2015.

Graeme Barlow, one of the Directors of Barlow Trailers Ltd, will be acting as part of the support team for The Not Forgotten Association’s group of injured serving and ex-service men and women, many of whom will have recently sustained their injuries. The group will include single and double amputees, others who have sustained brain, sight and other injuries, as well as those suffering from PTSD and other mental health problems.

Standing at 5895 metres Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in and the world’s highest freestanding mountain. The trek to the summit will present a serious physical challenge of fitness and endurance, as well as of mental strength – even for the able bodied. During the six day trek we will climb 3,455 metres and cover a distance of 25 kilometres, experiencing five climate zones and temperatures ranging from 30C+ to sub-zero.

Although those taking part will have recovered sufficiently from their injuries to be able to undertake this challenge, the association would not be able to run the event without the back up of a support team. Graeme will be required to provide actual physical help to our beneficiaries from time to time, as well as to offer encouragement when they are experiencing difficulties.

The Not Forgotten Association is a unique national tri-service charity which provides entertainment, leisure and recreation for the serving wounded, injured or sick and for ex-service men and women with disabilities. They do this through a wide and varied programme of activities including outings, concerts, holidays, events and the provision of televisions and TV licences. Each year they help and support approximately 10,000 individuals of all ages, whenever and wherever they served.

Your support would be gratefully appreciated.

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Good luck from us all Graeme