Ascent for Active Week – Martin’s Himalayan Challenge

Ascent for Active Week – Martin’s Himalayan Challenge

Adventuring in the Himalayas has always been a goal of mine and in October I will be travelling to Nepal to embark on a trek to Everest Base Camp!

My little boy, Dillon (who is 6) has taken an interest in my journey - asking questions about the mountains and the Nepalese region, accompanying me on some of my training hikes and now even has some of his own kit like walking boots and a sleeping bag!

I was initially driven to undertake this journey to challenge myself and fulfil a lifelong personal dream. But I have seen how it is has inspired my son to be more active, encouraged his burgeoning curiosity about other cultures and how much synergy there is with the GROW values at his school, Norris Bank Primary.

GROW is an acronym to describe Norris Bank Primary School's values - Grow, Respect, Ownership and Working Together. Each GROW value is personified by an animal who help encourage the children to achieve the school’s vision of learning and growing together. https://norrisbank.stockport.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/NBPS-G.R.O.W-Values.pdf

More about these animals later!

To help facilitate this vision, I am working with the PTA to raise money to fund activities in support of these values and sports equipment for their dedicated Active Week.

My journey will see me from the bustling markets of Kathmandu to the town of Lukla, nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas. I will ascend from there through blue pine forests, via Sherpa villages, across glaciers and over mountain passes to reach my goal.

Over the 15 days climb I will need to overcome adverse weather conditions (temperatures can reach -20C with sudden snow and ice storms), daily ascents over rocky and glacial terrain and strenuous climbs with reduced oxygen levels at altitudes of over 17,500 feet (5300m).

I won’t be travelling alone though – the GROW animals Goldie the Golden Eagle, Robyn the Rabbit, Owen the Owl and Wendell the Wolf will be my companions for the whole journey!  Goldie loves to challenge himself and never gives up, Robyn is always kind to others, Owen tries new ideas and loves to learn and Wendell loves to ask questions, share ideas and is a great team player. I will need all these characteristics to succeed!

I will be taking pictures of our journey; including Goldie, Robyn, Owen and Wendell’s experience of the mountains and the variety of fun activities they get up to on the way! These will be posted on the PTA’s Instagram account, https://www.instagram.com/norrisbankpta/ so you can follow along! Each donation will also be entered into a draw for a prize!

I have grown as an individual and overcome many personal obstacles since I first dreamt of the Himalayas as a child. I am under no illusion that the journey will be challenging and that I will learn some hard lessons along the way.

The GROW animals will be helping me and I humbly ask that you help them continue to inspire and encourage the children of Norris Bank Primary School by sponsoring me through this fundraiser.

Maybe you will even be inspired and encouraged yourself, after all isn’t that what we’re all doing in life - Learning and Growing Together.

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Our mission is to foster a collaborative partnership between parents, teachers, and the school community to enhance the educational experience of every student. We strive to create an inclusive environment that supports academic excellence, social development, and community involvement. Through volunteer efforts, fundraising, and open communication, we aim to empower families, engage educators, and enrich our school’s culture to help all students reach their full potential.

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sarah evans

“Well done you! a lifetime achievement for sure......”

£10

+£2.50 Gift Aid

2 months ago

Luke Powner

“Smashed it! Well done on pushing through!”

£10

+£2.50 Gift Aid

2 months ago

Caroline Edgar

“Well done!! What an achievement!!”

£10

+£2.50 Gift Aid

2 months ago

Katie Eagles

“Well done Martin! What an amazing and inspiring achievement!!”

£10

+£2.50 Gift Aid

2 months ago

Nisha Tulcidas

“Truly amazing achievement, well done Martin! 🎉”

£10

+£2.50 Gift Aid

2 months ago

Anonymous

£5

+£1.25 Gift Aid

2 months ago

The Keckes family

“Freddie has watched your journey and all of our family was cheering you on. What an incredible achievement, well done Martin”

£10

2 months ago

Rasa

“Such a great accomplishment!”

£5

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2 months ago

Louis & Theo Barlow

“Well done to you!! Thank you 🤩”

£10

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2 months ago

Edith Mearns

“Thank you for everything you’ve done for Norris Bank!”

£10

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2 months ago

Diane Watkins

“Well done x”

£10

+£2.50 Gift Aid

2 months ago

Heidi & Olivia Farrell

“Good luck Martin! The videos are brilliant, it looks incredible!”

£20

+£5 Gift Aid

2 months ago

Jane

£10

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2 months ago

Christina

£25

+£6.25 Gift Aid

2 months ago

The Gurrys

“Keep going Martin, it looks amazing!”

£25

+£6.25 Gift Aid

2 months ago

Joey and Harriet McIntyre

£20

+£5 Gift Aid

2 months ago

Danny & Dylan

“Fantastic adventure and great to be raising money for our school - big thanks and good luck! We have enjoyed your pics and vids and would like to make it ourselves one day! Epic!”

£20

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2 months ago

Sarah Phillips

“Martin you’re incredible!! Keep going ❤️”

£15

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2 months ago

Matt Grigsby

£10

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2 months ago

Betty & Archie Lengden

“Good work Martin! 👏”

£10

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2 months ago

Deb, Row & Ari

“Good luck Martin & Grow gang! X”

£10

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2 months ago

Mya

£10

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2 months ago

Caroline

£5

+£1.25 Gift Aid

2 months ago

Jo & Tom Stanton

“Good luck Martin. What a great adventure.”

£50

+£12.50 Gift Aid

2 months ago

Anonymous

£5

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2 months ago

Richard Glynn

£200

+£50 Gift Aid

2 months ago

Kathleen

£10

3 months ago

Nicola Mccallum

“What an amazing adventure. Good luck with your travels and hope you make the most amazing memories”

£10

+£2.50 Gift Aid

3 months ago

Rosie

“Best of luck!! Hope they have a great time sight-seeing!”

£15

+£3.75 Gift Aid

3 months ago

Alice Hulley

“Good luck.”

£10

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3 months ago

Sonia

“Good luck!”

£10

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3 months ago

Jessica Silva

“What an amazing adventure! Good luck 😁”

£30

3 months ago

Gareth C

“Great adventure. Great cause. Smash it!!”

£10

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3 months ago

Rebecca Milne

“Good luck :)”

£10

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3 months ago

SuperKind

£50

3 months ago

Chris & Sheena

“Take good care of your 4 furry friends! Enjoy this Expedition of a lifetime - be safe!”

£50

3 months ago

Laura, Craig, Gracie, Eva and Seb

“Good luck Martin and the GROW characters! We’ll be following your adventures on Instagram. Sure you’ll smash it!”

£25

+£6.25 Gift Aid

3 months ago

Yvonne

£10

+£2.50 Gift Aid

3 months ago

Pavlina Hambleton

£10

3 months ago

Jo, Marc & Amber

“Good luck Martin, such an incredible thing to do & good luck on your adventure. We will look forward to following your journey & updates 🌟”

£10

3 months ago

Michelle Knowles

“Good luck Martin!! This is a huge adventure!! With love from Michelle x”

£25

3 months ago

Stacey Gardiner

“The trip sounds amazing!! Will follow your journey through insta. Have an amazing time.”

£20

3 months ago

Louise Hunter

“Good luck!!!”

£10

3 months ago

Charlotte Agnew

“This is incredible Martin. I hope you have an incredible time living your dream. Thank you for doing it for Norris Bank x”

£20

3 months ago

Jools Gurry

“Good luck Martin. It’s a brilliant idea taking the animals on the journey with you!”

£10

3 months ago

Katy

“Amazing! Can’t wait to hear all about your adventures.”

£10

3 months ago

Cherylynn Clegg

£5

3 months ago

Will, Caroline & Grace

“Great effort, well done!”

£15

3 months ago

Adele

“Good luck and enjoy it! Amazing thing you’re doing for an amazing school 😊”

£25

3 months ago

Jay Tamil

“Safe travels and enjoy the breathtaking views!”

£50

3 months ago

Anonymous

“The mountains were there and so was I - M. Herzog”

£25

3 months ago

Mum & Roger

“Going up is optional; coming down is mandatory.
So proud!”

£25

3 months ago

Sarah D

“Great adventure! Good luck Martin!”

£10

3 months ago

Rick Goldsmith

“Experience of a life time and schools do need all the help they can get!!

Enjoy the experince!”

£10

3 months ago

Mike Sherwen

“Trip of a lifetime Martin - have an amazing time. Good luck and enjoy it!”

£20

3 months ago

Marianne

“What an adventure....good luck!”

£10

+£2.50 Gift Aid

3 months ago

Gail B

“Have the time of your life Martin & well done in the fundraising too.”

£25

3 months ago

Lenny letoonia

“You are incredible, you'll smash this x”

£100

3 months ago

John D

“This sounds epic! Have an amazing experience.
John”

£10

+£2.50 Gift Aid

3 months ago

Amarjeet

“Have a great adventure Martin. Wishing you and Goldie the Golden Eagle, Robyn the Rabbit, Owen the Owl and Wendell the Wolf a safe return back home :0)”

£10

+£2.50 Gift Aid

3 months ago

Dan Winter

“Best of luck, Martin!”

£10

+£2.50 Gift Aid

3 months ago

Deborah

“Hope you raise lots of money for the school and that you have the most wonderful time”

£10

+£2.50 Gift Aid

3 months ago

Patrick Steele

“Go Greavesy”

£50

+£12.50 Gift Aid

3 months ago

Alex Kohn

“Good Luck mate and enjoy the challenge”

£25

+£6.25 Gift Aid

3 months ago

Bedi

“Very impressive Greaves!! What a great cause too!”

£25

3 months ago

Matthew Brook

£100

3 months ago

Matt Francis

“Awesome mate have an incredible time and all the best with the challenge! Matt”

£50

+£12.50 Gift Aid

3 months ago

Martin Hickling

“Get stomping Greaves!!! Good luck 👍”

£20

+£5 Gift Aid

3 months ago

Kate and Tom

£100

+£25 Gift Aid

3 months ago

Loretta Muldoon

“Have a great time Martin, Dylan will be so proud of you”

£25

+£6.25 Gift Aid

3 months ago

Stuart Greaves

“Rather you than me, son - good luck and come back safely.
Dad”

£25

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3 months ago

Anonymous

“You got this!”

£50

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3 months ago

Claire Heenan

“Good luck Martin!”

£10

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3 months ago

Waldemar Zawistowicz

“Good luck Martin, wish we could come with you!! (Crying with laughter emoji)
Love Waldy and Christine xx”

£25

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3 months ago

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