Believing in Bucket Lists

19/10/2017

19/10/2017

Congratulations Debra - you have been amazing!!

Debra - reaching the top and back at base on Mt Kilimanjaro

10/10/2017

The "Big Five"
Debra's been on safari and was ecstatic to see the 'big five' and more than once. She is now preparing to start her climb up Mt Kilimanjaro so we probably won't hear from her for a while.

So in the meantime - check out her safari pictures below!

Don't forget to grab your Mt Kilimanjaro - Your Way card and do your own Mt K challenge. There is an amazing hamper of outdoor goodies waiting to be won - and we might even get Debra to throw in her hat too!! :-)

10/10/2017

Are you doing the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge?
Then why not jazz up your training schedule by taking on our Mt Kilimanjaro - Your Way challenge. Make it to the summit without leaving NZ - perfect!

10/10/2017

More photos from Africa

10/10/2017

A little African R&R!

Debra has been out and about sightseeing - watching the flamingo's at Lake Natron, seeing the sunrise at the Ngorogoro Crater and finding hidden waterfalls in a gorge on the Great Rift Valley. Check out her photos.

Don't forget to get your card to complete Mt Kilimanjaro Your Way - and get ready to race Debra to the top!

06/10/2017

We all know the feeling - desperate for that first coffee of the day! For Debra - it's proving to be not quite 'instant'!

We are preparing the coffee beans by removing the outer shell.
Then I have to carefully roast the beans on the fire.
Success - all the way from green bean to cup.

06/10/2017

More photo's from Debra's early days at the base of Mt Kilimanjaro. She is doing two weeks volunteer work at Peace Matunda village before her climb to the summit.

Going for a walk and finishing by the campfire. We found an unexpectedly cool oasis on the outskirts of the dusty town.

06/10/2017

We're starting to get photos from Debra who is now in Africa. Here are some so far.

Arriving in Africa.
Loading the bus, early on the road to Peace Matunda village. Got through the Tanzania border without too much trouble.

28/09/2017

Debra's off tomorrow on her adventure to climb My Kilimanjaro! She was in the office today doing last minute bits - and wearing her boots too!! Final stitching in the banner is happening tonight - and Debra will stop off at Hospice House in the morning to say goodbye.

Have a blast Debra - we hope the trip is everything you and your grandmother Agnes have wished for!

25/09/2017

One of our banner squares!
The story reads:
"The fabrics in this square are from the wedding dresses of my grandmother, my mother and my own. It carries the hopes and dreams of the generations back to Africa where my grandmother was born"

25/09/2017

We're on the final countdown!
Tickets, visas, passport - check👍

25/09/2017

One of our great volunteers promoting our Mt Kilimanjaro Project at the Taupo Market

25/09/2017

Did you see the article in the Taupo Times? Debra is on her way at the end of this week so we are on THE FINAL COUNTDOWN! If you want to be part of the banner you must act now as this closes on Wednesday 27th September! Don't miss out!

25/09/2017

25/09/2017

LAST GASP CHANCE!! Squares on our banner close TOMORROW! Are you part of this amazing adventure yet?

Have you watched the video of Debra telling her story?

Visit our shop to buy now!

17/09/2017

Good to see she has the sunnies on!

17/09/2017

Debra's been dodging the showers whilst she's out training - and even the dog gets to come too! Check out the amazing rainbow she spotted. "I've never seen anything like it" she said1

16/09/2017

Catch up with Debra who tells the story behind our banner going to the top of Mt Kilimnanjaro.

Have you go your square yet? Hurry - closing date is the 20th September and numbers are limited

https://youtu.be/TE_pyJsndxU

14/09/2017

14/09/2017

Here's an amazing view of Mt Kilimanjaro!

Are you part of our amazing adventure by being represented by a square on our banner that Debra is taking to the top?

Hurry - closing date is the 20th September. Buy one now at our FB store or go to www.laketaupohospice.co.nz for more details

On a clear morning I was lucky to see this view from the plane of the famous mount Kilimanjaro

12/09/2017

Check out how Niki is doing her Mt Kilimanjaro challenge. How are you doing yours?

11/09/2017

Hey Deb, we are clocking up the kilometres by doing cartwheels down the New Brighton Pier in Christchurch 😁

10/09/2017

Why not do your challenge on a bike?

10/09/2017

How are you doing the challenge?
Debra has a suggestion for you!

Go to our FB shop to get your card online now!

Why not do your challenge on a bike?

09/09/2017

Who do you have memories of?

Don't forget to get a square on our memorial banner that's going to the top of Mt K.

Hurry - strictly limited to 200 and it closes on the 20th September.

07/09/2017

This is the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Doesn't it look so serene and magical, high above the clouds!
If you'd like to be part of our unique fabric banner that's going all the way to the top then we still have some squares left.
We'd love to get the banner filled!

Would you like to dedicate a square on the banner to someone's memory, a business, family or perhaps even yourself and have it flown up on the summit next month!

Squares are strictly limited to 200, so hurry on over to the website to secure your space on this unique once in a life time banner or go to Shop Now on this page.

https://www.laketaupohospice.co.nz/mt-kilimanjaro-project/…/