Kilimanjaro climb for Capula man
28 Jul 2011
A Capula man is set to climb one of the tallest mountains in the world, all in the name of charity.
Paul Myatt, 51, is trading Stoke-on-Trent for Tanzania this September as he bids to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, whose highest point – Uhuru Peak - rises to an altitude of 5,895m (19,341ft) above sea level.
Based at Capula’s head office in Stone, Paul was inspired to take on the challenge by the achievements of Gary Barlow, Chris Moyles and Cheryl Cole for Comic Relief in 2009. But what really motivated him into action was seeing Stoke City boss Tony Pulis commit to the same undertaking the following year.
“My father was diagnosed with lymphoma in early 2010,” said Paul, “so I wanted to do something to benefit cancer sufferers as a result. As an avid Stoke supporter, once I saw Tony Pulis was going to complete the challenge, that was it – I had to have a go myself! I’ve been doing approximately 20 miles of hillwalking each week and have been climbing Snowdon in Wales regularly too – I’ve never felt fitter!”
“Paul has set himself a huge personal challenge – climbing Kilimanjaro will be an enormous test of physical endurance,” said Capula’s Chief Executive Roger Turner, “We were happy to support his fundraising efforts and wish him every success in this once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
Paul has been busy raising money for Children with Cancer UK, which funds research into childhood cancer in order to save young lives. You can follow his fundraising progress here: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/PAULMYATT
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