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Alina Garcia-Lapuerta

Alina's Climbing Kilimanjaro for CGD Society

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£1,018
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Climbing Kilimanjaro, 22 September 2015
CGD Society

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RCN 1143049
We provide information and support to those affected by CGD

Story

Almost a year ago, a very good friend invited me to go along on a real adventure – climbing Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak (at almost 6000 m or 20,000 ft) and the world’s highest freestanding mountain. You just can’t say no to Addie, so on September 22nd, Addie, Kate and I will be on a plane heading for Tanzania for a seven day climb up the Machame route all the way to the summit.

I’ve never done anything like this before, so I decided to dedicate this effort to something close to my heart. It’s very simple, really: I owe a debt and it’s time to repay it.

A little over ten years ago, my son went through a successful bone marrow transplant (BMT) for his life threatening genetic immune system disorder, CGD. We received lots of help during this time – from his anonymous donor to the support and prayers of our family and friends. But we could not have done it without the support, advice and help of our dedicated CGD nurse. That nurse, fully funded by the CGD Society, made all the difference.

CGD is a rare, life threatening and life limiting disorder. Children are born with no effective defence against bacterial and fungal infections, and there is still no definitive cure other than BMT. There is so much more research needed, and many more families to help.

I really believe in this – I am a trustee. I also feel incredibly grateful that the CGD Society exists.

Thanks for helping reach my goal!!

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CGD Society

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RCN 1143049
The Chronic Granulomatous Disorder (CGD) Society is the leading global charity dedicated to providing information and support to all those affected by CGD. The charity funds a clinical nurse specialist at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and responds to enquires from all over the world.

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Total raised
£1,017.13
+ £106.25 Gift Aid
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£917.13
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£100.00

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