Sir Ranulph in a tight spot
In April 2008 Sir Ranulph will be climbing the South Col route from Nepal first climbed in 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.
Sir Ranulph’s three man team includes Kenton Cool, who led Sir Ranulph up the Eiger for Marie Curie Cancer Care in March 2007. Kenton has previously conquered Everest five times. The third team member is Dr Rob Casserley, a medic and high-altitude cameraman.
Sir Ranulph said: “In April 2008 I will be climbing Everest for Marie Curie Cancer Care. One of my personal goals is to raise a total of £15 million for charity in my lifetime. During my Everest climb I’m hoping to raise £3 million for Marie Curie’s innovative Delivering Choice Programme."
Sir Ranulph made the announcement on November 7 – Marie Curie’s birthday.
“I was moved to support Marie Curie Cancer Care after I lost my mother, wife and two sisters, the latter three to cancer, all within an 18-month period. Given the choice most people would choose to die at home, in the place and surrounded by the people they love – I have seen first hand the difference that can make,” he said.
Marie Curie Cancer Care is passionate about ensuring patients have choice. Research shows most cancer patients would like to be at home, surrounded by friends and family. However, more than half of all cancer deaths still occur in hospital – the place patients least want to be.
November 2007
