Tuesday, 20 August 2013

This day in history - August 20th 2013 - THEY MADE IT!!!

August 20th 2013

1741 - Alaska was discovered by Danish navigator

1955 - A US air force pilot flew to an altitude of 40,000 feet

1993 - Colin Jackson runs world record in 100 m ( that's for the sporting guys on the mountain)

2000 - Tiger Woods wins the PGA championship becoming the first players since 1953 to win three majors in one year

2013 -. EMYLIE JENNINGS, KELLY RAMDHARRY,HELEN PIKE,SAM SYKES,GARY HARDY,JOE WILKINSON,CARL GIBBS,JOHN COFFEY,SIAN WOODLAND,OLLY JENNINGS,ALEX PECK,HYWEL JONES AND CHRIS REES - reach the summit of Kilimanjaro in memory of Tom Jennings and Paul Woodland both of the Royal Marines who sadly died in 2011 and 2012.



We heard that the team made it to the top at lunchtime today and all so happy and proud at what they have achieved. It has been without doubt the hardest thing many of them have had to do and all are exhausted. They have made it to camp and full descent to the lodge starts tomorrow.

Well done to everyone, I have had many emails from people waiting to hear and am sure the guys will send everyone photos when they have signal!

Speaking to Renia last night, Tom is in her thoughts every day and is so happy that this has been put together by Emylie to remember Tom and a trip he did some 11 years ago.

Well done guys and hope you all celebrate with a beer tomorrow.

Congratulations

Becky Lancelles xxx

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