Love makes us do the extraordinary.
It’s just over two years ago that we lost Stuart, my wonderful husband – and the love of my life. When you find your soulmate, you believe it is forever. Cancer had other ideas.
As he faced his battle with this dreaded disease, I promised Stuart I would make him proud and honour his memory by giving back and raising money for cancer research.
I had no idea how I would tackle this, but a chance invitation from a friend – to trek to Everest Base Camp – came just at the right time.
I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and try something new, and getting to Everest Base Camp will certainly be that!
I’ll depart October 19 for Kathmandu and begin the journey to base camp, which ultimately ends at 5,364m above sea level, hopefully on October 31. I’ve been training diligently, but altitude and a host of other issues will no doubt prove challenging.
Thankfully I shall have four friends, Rob, Lana, Steve and John there beside me, and with the love and encouragement of family and friends around the world, I’ll get there!
Annabelle, our 9 year old granddaughter wanted to be involved in this effort to honour her Pop pop’s memory and has been busy raising money in the UK. She plans to raise more while we are trekking and is my inspiration.
My chosen charities have a common goal in their life saving research to beat cancer: Cancer Research UK and the MalaghanInstitute NZ.
Cancer Research UK – funds research for all cancers, their strategy puts discovery research and excellence at the heart of what they do. Understanding the mechanisms of how cancer develops and progresses to unlock new ways to prevent, detect and treat it.
The Malaghan Institute is New Zealand’s world-class independent biomedical research institute with a focus on breakthrough discoveries in immunology and immunotherapy. They are a team of scientists and clinicians who work very hard to chase the goal, a cure for Cancer and to put an end to the suffering.
When we support these charities, we fund research. And when we fund research, they make more discoveries for people affected by cancer.
Your donation big or small – will make a difference, thank you so very much for your support.
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Robbie
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D & T
Climb every mountain..... we are so proud of you and will be thinking of you every step.of the way.
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Maurice Orr
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Ed Sims & Claire Mckay
Cheering you on Robbie - such a great idea and a huge cause. We are already Malaghan Institute supporters, an excellent charity. Bravo!
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Andrea
A huge feat, so proud of you.
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Annette & Pat Lyford
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Linda Jeffs
Amazing effort Robbie 💜
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Shirley & Garry
We will be with you all the way Robyn, I am hoping my treks up the hills with you before you left will in some way be helping you up the mountain now xx
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Maxine Harland
Go Robbie xxxx
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David & Sharyn Lyford
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Grant Douglas
Good luck Robbie, such a great cause 🙏
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Michelle & Tamati
Amazing Robyn much love to you and Stuart xx
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Lanie Read
Wishing you safe travels x
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Kate Cameron
You are amazing Robyn so inspirational. I absolutely love what your doing here - Stuart would be so proud of you x
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Philip Jeffs
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Dave & Karen Booth
LOVE that you are doing this in Stuart’s memory. He would be so proud of you, as we are too. We loved Stuart and we miss him a lot. You go girl!
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Michelle And Barry Campbell
Great cause . You will be amazing...one step at a time. 💕
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Denise Fink
Your courage and determination in undertaking this challenge is legendary and we know Stuart will be with you every step of the way Rob
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Stan Cammell
All the best for your trip Robbie
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Anonymous
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Liz & Neil Webster
Best wishes and every success on your big adventure and for such a great cause
Memories are special moments that tell our story x