Mitas Motorcycle Tyre’s sales manager, Steve Smith, is preparing to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for two important charities: The Down’s Syndrome Association and Young Lives vs Cancer. The charities hold special significance for Steve as his son, Alfie, was diagnosed with Down’s syndrome at ten days old and with Leukaemia in February 2020. Young Lives vs Cancer provided invaluable support to the family during this challenging time, and after two years of treatment, Alfie has made a full recovery.
The Kilimanjaro Challenge is organised by Discover Adventure, a company that specialises in providing challenges to help raise funds for charities. Steve’s climb is considered one of the most extreme challenges, with the final ascent to the summit at 5985m followed by a long descent to Millennium Camp.
Steve says he is grateful for the support received so far and encourages more to contribute. Fundraising has already reached more than £1500, and donations can be made at: https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/kilimanjaro-clamber