Rodney Mansbridge Ascending Scafell Pike at 80!
Thursday 6th June 2024
UK
Rodney Mansbridge
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Rodney Mansbridge Ascending Scafell Pike at 80!
Rodney Mansbridge intends to ascend Scafell Pike on his 80th Birthday 6th June 2024, in the wish of raising money for two very worthy charities - Help for Heroes and Gift of Sight.
Rodney would be incredibly grateful if you could sponsor him in his challenge!
'I was born on the 6th June 1944, D-Day and I had planned on celebrating my 80th Birthday with a trip to the British Memorial in France, but foolishly didn’t get on with booking anything!! So instead I’ve decided to once again attempt to climb Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain 3209 feet (978mtrs) and in doing so, try to raise some money for charity.
I’ve always loved the Lake District after my first visit in 1962, with a couple of mates, in a Ford 7cwt (350kg), we pitched our tent and ran up and down Scafell in under 3hrs. I’ve been back many times, with my wife after our marriage in 1971, again with our children, when they were very young, it rained all week, but we went back for more!! Then trips with our grandchildren and friends. Ascending many of the peaks, walking around the smaller lakes and playing in the streams.
I am almost blind in one eye and have been all of my life, hence one of my chosen charities, The University of Southampton’s Gift of Sight Appeal which is dedicated to funding world-class research into the prevention and treatment of blindness.
The other charity I have chosen based in Downton, Help for Heroes, their mission is to ensure that everyone in the UK Armed Forces community lives well after servicing their country. Supporting veterans and their families by giving life-changing help, no matter when or where they served.
I am sure I’m going to enjoy this adventure, along with my small support team of family, it is nevertheless a huge challenge, please help me get to the top by giving generously.
Ben Nevis next year??!🤞😎
Thank you Rodney'
A Huge Thankyou!
He made down, and would like to share a few words the following day, from a very overwhelmed Rodney… ‘To all of those who have given thank you!!! We are now approaching £1350 raised. To everyone else who received this you probably don't know that on my eightieth Birthday yesterday, I climbed Scafell Pike with my family in support. I found it very challenging indeed, I've been in bed most of the day. Although i can go up the stairs quite easily, coming down I still ache (a lot). Ihad no reward of the beautiful views from the top, very thick cloud and freezing hailstones. Scafell is 3100 feet tall and my target is £3100 for the charities, Gift of sight and Help for Heroes. This willl be the best reward! Thank you tremendously, Rodney.’
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The Team!
We supported each other and Rodney! It was a very long day, 10 hours, 12 miles… we didn’t do the ‘easy’ route!
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He only went and did it!!
Very proud to let you all know he did it! A couple of little slips but safely down…. Praying that there will be no silly challenges for his 90th?!?
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by 73 supporters
Supporters 73
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Anonymous
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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Graham and Angela Bevan
£1.00 for every year - well done
Graham and Angela£ 80.00 (+£20.00)
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Anonymous
Well done Rodney
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Richard & Pollyann Monk
Well done Rodney; fantastic effort. Hope i can do the same when I'm as old as you!
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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Anonymous
Congratulations Rodney, classmate from Romsey School
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NFUM Winchester, Alton & Wickham
Well done Rodney, fantastic achievement!
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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Anonymous
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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BIG BALE CO SOUTH LIMITED
Good Luck and well done Rodney from all at Big Bale Co. South Ltd.
£ 100.00
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Rob Westell
Well done Rodney - a great achievement and two worthy causes
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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Jean Cottell
Barry and I knew you would achieve your climb, you’re too stubborn to fail. Well done Rodney, Maggie and family
£ 50.00
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Steve Wood
Well done Rodney. I did the same with all the family nine years ago for my 80th. Steve Wood
£ 10.00
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Claire Pook
Well done to you and your family and a very happy birthday. This is absolutely amazing achievement and I’m more than happy to donate, love Claire
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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Martin Gemmell
Shendl and I are proud to support you Rodney. You said you would do it 👌👊👍
£ 20.00
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Anonymous
£ 250.00 (+£62.50)
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Anonymous
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Rob & Cas
Hope it all went well Rod! Great to meet you on our way down
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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Vern
Looks like a good day for the climb.
Look out for my wife and daughter who are also climbing Scafell Pikes today and from Romsey ☺️£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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B1 month, 3 weeks
Ben Norman
I met Rodney and his dog as they climbed catsbells today. I hope when I’m 80 I’m in as good shape as him! Wish him all the best for his walk on Thursday. Good luck Rodney !
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The McFerrans
Good luck to you Rod, and don't let anyone check your backpack before you set out 🍾🥂
£ 20.00
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David Bowen
Good luck Rodney👍😁 A lovely picturesque trek for a good cause.
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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Anonymous
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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