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Sheffield Woman to Scale Mount Kilimanjaro for Leukaemia
Tuesday 8th September 2009
Liz Benton, 34, will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa on 20th September, in order to raise money for Sheffield Hospitals Charitable Trust’s fund for the Sheffield Leukaemia and Blood Disorders Appeal.
Liz currently lives in Barnes, London, but ties to her former home city remain strong, as both of her parents currently reside in Crosspool.
The inspiration for Liz’s charity trek came from her Mum, Doreen Best, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, despite successfully beating lymphoma last year. Although her prognosis is good, Doreen will undergo further intensive treatment at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
If Liz achieves her fundraising target of £500, her employer, Royal Bank of Scotland, will match the amount, resulting in a £1,000 donation for the hospital charity.
Standing tall at 5900 metres high, Kilimanjaro certainly poses a physically demanding feat, but Liz is determined to succeed and has been busy dancing and stair walking in preparation for the 10 day trek. Although slightly nervous about the task ahead, Liz says: “If Chris Moyles can do it, then so can I!"
If you would like to support Liz and raise money for the Sheffield Leukaemia and Blood Disorders Appeal, please call 0114 271 1351 or visit www.justgiving.com/lizbest/ where you can make a secure online donation.