Brook’s first thoughts

Having received my launch pack, it all became very real! I moved through a ton of emotions, starting with fear, but quickly moving to pride, and quiet reflection on my reasons for participating in the challenge.

Being part of the team to climb Kilimanjaro has already meant changes to my life, beginning with Personal Training sessions and long countryside walks. I have found myself really gripped with a new healthier lifestyle, so much so, that I have signed up to ‘Toughmudder’ (a 12 mile special forces assault course) in June, and the Robin Hood Half Marathon in September. My mindset has been, if I can climb Kilimanjaro, then why not a half marathon!

What has inspired me the most, is how the team at Boots has really supported me, and Macmillan. The team I work in, have donated money, time, baked (and eaten) cakes, set up mini project teams to continue to raise awareness and funding. I really am privileged to work with such great people.

I am delighted to have received pledges and donations totalling £2,850 with my family, friends, Anytime Fitness Gym, and walking group all getting involved. Whilst most fundraising has been achieved by donations and pledges, I have planned several 'big nights in' along with picnics, a Miles for Macmillan walk, a half marathon, and am keen to work with my local Boots shops in Basingstoke to raise awareness and further sponsorship. I have set up a Facebook group to keep people informed of progress and future events, along with a newsletter for members of the family, who are less technology minded. It already feels like we have many more people walking beside us, as we climb, and as we raise our much needed sponsorship!

Brook Edmunds

Boots UK Space, Locations, Layout and Property Programme