Dog helps owner prepare for Mount Kilimanjaro climb in aid of autism charity NORSACA
Last updated 19/01/2010 10:46:25
preparing for Mount Kilimanjaro climb in aid of autism charity NORSACA
It's said that a man's best friend is his dog. And for Phil Carpenter that's proved to be true. His loyal dog Benji has been helping him prepare for the challenge of a lifetime.
Phil will be setting out to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for young people with autism at the end of February – and Benji has been encouraging him to go out training in all weathers.
The senior manager at autism charity NORSACA is undertaking the trek to raise funds towards a respite facility for young people with the condition. It will provide them with high quality care for short periods whilst also giving their families a much needed break.
"The support from everyone has been wonderful," Phil said, adding: "Especially Benji who's been motivating me to get out training whatever the weather. Benji's even been writing a blog to keep everyone up to date with how the training's been going!"
So far Phil has raised over £4,000 in sponsorship but he hopes to raise even more before the trek begins.To read Benji's blog visit www.norsaca.org.uk/kilimanjaro.htm , where you can also find a link to Phil's online sponsorship page.
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