Climbing Kilimanjaro in support of Greenfingers

Children’s charity, Greenfingers has announced that seven individuals have signed up to climb Kilimanjaro to raise funds for its vital works.

View in kenya towards kilimanjaro with a giraffe in the foreground

Set to climb, the ‘Roof of Africa’ is a team led by Greenfingers ambassador Kate Ebbens, joined by Heidi Towse, Jodie Rowlandson, Daniel Rowlandson, Alexa Blackmore, Sarah Edmondson, and Bob Marley.

Climbing Kilimanjaro is no easy feat. Standing at an elevation of 5,895m, the seven-day ascent will push participants to their limits, with summit night being the ultimate test of endurance. The reward will be breathtaking views, a life-changing experience, and the knowledge that every step taken will support the incredible work that Greenfingers does to create therapeutic garden spaces in children’s hospices across the country.

Organised by Charity Challenge, the guided trek will take the Greenfingers seven through Kilimanjaro’s diverse landscapes. The journey starts in the lush Lemosho Glades rainforest, climbs to the Shira Plateau, and navigates the dramatic Southern Flank before tackling the Barranco Wall. The final push to the summit heads via the Barafu Route.

Linda Petrons, Director of Fundraising and Communications at Greenfingers Charity, said: “Seeing seven amazing individuals already committed to this challenge is truly inspiring. Climbing Kilimanjaro is a monumental undertaking, requiring months of preparation and incredible perseverance, but the impact it will have on the children and families we support is priceless. We cannot wait to see even more people join our adventurers and help take Greenfingers Charity to the top of Africa.”