I am an avid outdoorsman and hillwalker/mountaineer. I am also one of the founding Trustees of 'The Atlas Trust'. This challenge attempt is aimed at raising funds for the Trust and also to help a young girl that in January 2011 had to have all four limbs amputated as a result of Meningococcol Septicaemia. It is hoped that money raised will help her in her adaptation following the amputation.
Fundraising pageThe Atlas Trust was founded with the aim of helping families and young people in the UK. Started almost entirely from scratch all the assistance we are able to provide to beneficiaries through grants is funded through fundraising efforts by the trustees and volunteers. We are currently only a small charity with limited funds available but if you feel you meet the criteria below or are interested in donating please do get in touch. The objectives of the Trust are; “To assist in the treatment and care of any young person* in the UK suffering from a severely debilitating illness** of any description, or in need of rehabilitation as a result of such illness, by making grants of money to provide or pay for items, services or facilities.” “To assist in the treatment and care of any young person* in the UK suffering from a severely debilitating illness** of any description, or in need of rehabilitation as a result of such illness, by the provision of facilities for work and recreation." “To relieve financial hardship among persons who are caring for or nursing a young person* in the UK with a physical or mental disability in any place other than an Institution or Nursing Home as defined by the National Assistance Act 1948 and Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970.” *For the purpose of this deed ‘young person’ is defined as any person under the age of 18 years of age. **For the purpose of this deed ‘Severely debilitating’ is defined as any condition in which there is major irreversible morbidity; for example, AIDS, Alzheimer's disease, blindness, amputation as a result of infection, diabetic nephropathy, neurologic degeneration, Parkinson's disease, terminal CA, and Cystic Fibrosis, etc.
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The National Three Peaks Challenge takes in the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales, often in 24 hours.