Climbing Everest for Ben Fund
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- Published: Tuesday, 08 March 2011 17:19
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| Dr Mark Walsh, a 44 year old dentist currently working at Oasis Dental Care Ltd in Durham, plans to climb Mount Everest in April 2011 to raise money for the BDA Benevolent Fund. The Fund provides financial support to dentists and their families. If you would like to support Dr Walsh and make a donation to the Fund, please contact him on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Dr Walsh said: “Last year I attempted the climb and managed to get as far as the Second Step on the Tibetan side of the mountain at an altitude of 8,605m.” says Dr Walsh. “In 2011 I’m aiming for the summit – that’s 8,850m. In preparation for the climb I have been training through the summer and autumn by competing in a number of triathlons and organised long distance cycle rides.”
Dr Walsh achieved his first high altitude ascent when he reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in February 2006. Since then he has climbed mountains in North and South America (Denali, Aconcagua and Chimborazo). The sixty nine day trek up Mount Everest is his next – and greatest – challenge.
“The climb involves quite a few hard days and nights, and it can be dangerous,” says Dr Walsh, “Tragically several people died climbing Everest last season. Although I recognise the risks involved in this project I have made thorough plans and I won’t let it stop me. At home we face dangers all around us in our daily lives. The fact that other people will benefit from my efforts will help to spur me on!”
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