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(Health-NewsWire.Net, July 15, 2015 ) Manchester, UK -- Helen Hensel, a mother from New Mills, recently took part as one of 260 participants in the Deloitte Charity Challenge for charity to benefit Alzheimer's Society, Prostate Cancer UK, and Mind. Helen's challenge was to climb the highest mountain in mainland Spain (Mulhacén, in the Sierra Nevada)
Before the trip last month, Helen was quoted as saying : "I am incredibly excited to be taking part in such an amazing challenge, being motivated to get fit and conquer mainland Spain's highest mountain whilst raising money for three worthwhile charities at the same time. All three charities mean a lot to me for personal reasons and knowing that I can help them has been a great motivating force in my training plan."
Mulhacén, in the Sierra Nevada is one of the more difficult climbing challenges in the world. It rises to 3478.6 meters (11,413 feet) and it is the highest peak in Europe outside the Alps and the Caucasus Mountains.
The other three challenges are scaling Kilimanjaro in Africa, climbing Cotopaxi, Ecuador, and trekking up Mount Kinabalu in Borneo. That's four different climbing challenges in four different continents.
"The last time I exercised properly was four years ago so this challenge has inspired me to start running, swimming and hiking again," admits Helen. "Having a local mountain--Kinder Scout--at the end of my road has been very helpful to get some practice hikes in before my Spanish mountain challenge!"
The other climbs are challenging as well. Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Malaysia and the Malay Archipelago. Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet). Cotopaxi is a volcano that's 5,897 meters (19,347 feet) high, and it has erupted more than 50 times in the last 300 years.
Helen's husband, local photographer Tim Hensel, is doing his part as well with his photography skills. Tim Hensel Photography is running a special offer in support of Helen's fundraising activities.
Customers have been offered a family photo shoot with the addition of two 8×6 prints for only £20. That entire fee will be donated to the three charities. Any additional order for pictures from the shoot will also add another 20% of the fees for the charities as well.
Helens target is to raise £1,000.00 in donations. Potential donors can just visit the fundraising web page of Helen to send in their donations. The ultimate goal is to help raise £1 million for charity.
"I have never done anything like this before but fortunately trying to raise money for the three charities--Alzheimer's Society, Mind, and Prostate Cancer UK - is a huge motivating force," confesses Helen. "The monies raised will help people in so many ways who are supported by these charities, which are especially deserving as they are often forgotten compared to other bigger charities."
About Tim Hensel Photography:
To find out more about the fundraising of the Hensels please visit Helen's fundraising page at https://www.justgiving.com/Helen-Hensel/.
The website of Tim Hensel Photography is at http:/www.timhenselphotography.com, while the specific blog post regarding the special offer for charity can be found athttp://www.timhenselphotography.com/special-offer-for-charity-family-portrait-photography/.
Tim Hensel Photography
Tim Hensel
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tim@timhenselphotography.com
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