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Quantum Pharmaceuticals raise funds for Willow Burn Hospice

Corporate Fundraising can be fun as well as challenging;  why not accept a Company Challenge in support of Willow Burn.

Quantum Pharmaceutical have done just that; a tough act to follow but there are other imaginative ways you can join in.  Why not contact Susan Jones on 07590 850213 and exchange ideas

This October, Quantum Pharmaceutical  reached new fundraising heights by sending 10 staff members on the Kilimanjaro Challenge to raise money for Willow Burn Hospice.

Swapping their white coats for puffa jackets and donning their hiking boots were Dan Knight, Nicola Irving, Leeanne Bowman, Claire Welford, Andre Mills, Carmel Kistensamy, Peter Tomlinson, Catherine Walters, Emma Treeby and Victoria Buyer.

The highest mountain in Africa, Kilimanjaro is described at the tallest ‘walkable’ mountain in the world and considered one of the greatest outdoor challenges on the planet.  The Quantum Pharmaceutical team overcame this mountainous challenge as part of their ongoing support for Willow Burn

By taking on one of the world’s biggest mental and physical challenges, Quantum Pharmaceutical hopes to raise £10,000 for us.

These are the texts, ‘hot off the mountain’ which show just what a challenge this mountain can be;

** Kilimanjaro Update From Emma Vinton **

Hello Quantum!! Due to ill health 3 of the team didn’t make it to the summit this morning- 2 trying but having to turn back to camp.  We are lead to believe the 4 made it to Stella Point and completed the challenge.

However our chief guide has informed us that they are sending porters up to meet them due to further sickness.

We will drop down today to Millennium Camp where I am sure we will all start to feel better xx Nicola Irving

Received Friday 6pm (Due to signal issues)

Arrived at the gate! We have brought the British weather with us and it is cloudy!!  We saw a couple of monkeys (not including Pete and Dan)  Spirits are good, We are all a little nervous in anticipation but ready to start x

Received Friday 6pm

We have all made it to camp following day 2 trek.  The pace has been slow and steady and we are now at 3800 meters.  You can tell the difference in altitude and there have been a few bad heads.  However, spirits are good and we are ready for a hot meal and a good night’s sleep x

Received Saturday 5.30pm

Day 3 trekking to Barranco camp.  Difficult day due to the altitude starting to take its hold, most of us are affected and this had made the day slow and long, we did not get to camp until well after day.  Hopefully with a little sleep we will be  better tomorrow. X

Received Sunday 6pm

Safely arrived at Karangu camp on day 4.  The team are experiencing ups and downs but the guides have been fab in support.  Barranco wall was interesting and challenging – an actual climb  in most places! However, we have all just enjoyed chips at almost 4000 meters! X

Any contribution large or small will be greatly appreciated and go a long way in helping the day-to-day running of the hospice, allowing Willow Burn staff to support those coping with a life-limiting illness free of charge. 

Quantum have registered with Just Giving, dontating though Just Giving is simple, fast and totally secure.  Once you donate, Just Giving will send your money directly to Willow Burn and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer.

The Quantum Pharmaceutical team will be sure to keep you updated on their training progress and how the climb iteself goes.  Many thanks for your generosity.

To make a donation visit: www.justgiving.com/catherine-walters