Count Down to Kilimajaro

Benjamin Griffiths, fitness instructor for the Alpha Fitness Centre at DVLA Swansea, is currently in training to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, one of the seven highest summits in the world.

Ben and five of his university friends, all aged 22 and 23, will be leaving for the six day trek in September 2009 and are planning to raise money for Everyman - the UK's leading male cancer campaign. Leading the team is Jon Gupta, who is attempting to become the youngest person to have climbed all seven peaks by the end of the year.

Ben tells us that Kilimanjaro has a very high failure rate and that they have chosen to follow one of the hardest routes, so watch this space! In the meantime, if you want to read about their trip or maybe sponsor Ben, visit: www.bmycharity.com and type in "Ben Griffiths" where it says 'Sponsor Online: Find a friend's fundraising page.'

Good luck boys!

Mount Kilimanjaro picture courtesy of the Tanzania Tourist Board.