Raising awareness and support for PMRGCAuk ... climbing Annapurna IV (24600ft / 7525m) ... UPDATE

[Skinnyjonny]

Thank you for all your very positive and supportive comments. I'm still in remission with PMR and due to attempt to climb Annapurna IV (7525m) between 5th October and 8th November 2019. This is the 47th highest mountain in the world and one of the most remote, coldest and deadliest summits. Last year this peak claimed four lives ... so this is no ordinary challenge; it is the ultimate challenge. My physical training is going very well and for the first time in six years I'm managing to push heavy weight to build-up my upper body strength as we'll be climbing hard ice, setting our own ropes and ladders over the crevasses and seracs. I'm also carrying 20kg heavy rucksacks in the Lake District and beyond. I'm mentally prepared and have programmed the route in my mind. Local media have taken an interest and ITV Tyne Tees has been in touch. I'm hoping to raise awareness and support for PMRGCAuk pmrgca.co.uk/ Donations can be made at uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fu...

Thank you for your time and support - John

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Thanks for this update. Keep strong!

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Good Luck 🍀 with your training so far Jonny 🏔

[Koalajane]

What a wonderful thing you are doing. Hope all goes well for you. Keep us updated

[Lochy]

Good Luck. Keep us updated if you can.

[Judyliz]

Enormous good wishes to you, this is thrilling for the charity but overwhelming for you.

Utterly brilliant, I am sure we all look forward to a very long update and a few pictures on your return.

[stellafmdm]

Good luck Jonny, I hope it all goes well for you. I'll keep you in my prayers!

[jinasc]

The next photos will be a change from Everest. 1st the Great North Run, the Wedding, Annapurna, from the Top that safely at the bottom.

Whatever you do, you and your mates, take no chances, we need you all back safe and sound. 🗻

[43tripandskip]

Hi John, I've tried to send a donation via your link to Virgin. Unfortunately, I've found that I have to register and I've got confused over it. So instead, I'm sending £30.00 directly to PMRGCAuk. Here's hoping all goes well with you on your journey.

[Slosh]

Wow that's brave. How long did you have PMR for and at what age did you get it?

[Skinnyjonny in reply to Slosh]

I was diagnosed in 2013 when I was only 51yr old running 60 miles per week and climbing big mountains. I was on steroid reduction programme for 21 months and am in remission with PMR. Please go to my page for the full story, Slosh. All the best x

[Telian]

Best wishes Jonny. Sounds amazing what you’re doing. Is that you in the photo?

[Skinnyjonny in reply to Telian]

That is a recent photograph prior to getting a haircut to "look sharp" for my son's wedding last month. It was taken at the Durham Adventure Festival in May 2019.

[Telian in reply to Skinnyjonny]

Goodness - the long hair suits you very much - you look like an actor in a very active film!

[Iloveholidays]

Wow! Sounds amazing. Good luck 👍🏼

[teesher]

John, what a fantastic effort and you look like a Hollywood star. PMR's first poster boy! Good on you.

[Skinnyjonny in reply to teesher]

Ha Ha

[Lonsdalelass]

Wow! Impressed on all counts, including photo! 🤣All the best John with your challenge. Let us know how you get on. Your story gives me hope that we can carry on as before after PMR.

[Bridge31]

I have made a donation today but somehow it’s on a page that no one else has used ?

Val

[Skinnyjonny in reply to Bridge31]

Have you any more information as all other donations have gone to PMRGCAuk?

[Bridge31]

I went on Virginmoneygiving.com. There are two pages there for you. I only opened the first one which had no donations so I presumed I was the first.

After I had donated I looked at the second page which has donations of £225.

[Skinnyjonny in reply to Bridge31]

Thank you for the donation and information regarding the two fundraising pages. Very interesting. Both pages ensure donations go to PMRGCAuk but I will close down a page to alleviate any confusion. Take care x

[Bridge31]

Ok. Congratulations on all your achievements and best wishes for your next one.