Chichester based dental charity Bridge2Aid, which works in Mwanza, Tanzania, took 38 brave individuals to Africa recently to scale the heights of the famous 5,895 metre high Mount Kilimanjaro.

The 38 climbers, ranging in age from 18-65, have raised over £40,000 for the charity, which is vital to support their ongoing dental and social care programmes. Fundraising events organised by participants ranged from the sublime to the ridiculous. ‘People stretched their imaginations to the limit on our behalf – they organised curry nights, murder mystery parties and even went to work in fancy dress!’ said Operations Director Mark Topley. ‘We have been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and achievement of those taking part.’

The charity has now launched its next challenge: climbing the Three Peaks of Yorkshire, Ingleborough, Pen-y-ghent and Whernside, in under 12 hours. Under the slogan of ‘2008: 52 weekends – Make One Count’, motivated individuals or groups are invited to take up this challenge on an organised weekend next May, June, July or September.

For more information on Bridge2Aid's work, or to request information about its forthcoming challenge, visit www.bridge2aid.org or email jennie@bridge2aid.org.