They did it!
Team Shooting Star raises £50,000 after climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

Team Shooting Star


Team Shooting Star has raised more than £50,000 as part of their epic journey to Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world. The ambitious team, which included Shooting Star Chief Executive Dalton Leong, climbed Kilimanjaro, known as the ‘Roof of Africa’, to raise vital funds for Shooting Star's on-going care services.

The team encountered lush tropics, alpine moorland and barren high-alpine desert on their journey before reaching the snow covered peaks. All five members - Dalton, Mike Grieveson, Paul Joyce, Paul Nicholson and Darren Flick - climbed above 5,000 metres. Dalton and Mike reached Gilman’s Point, one of the three recognised peaks at the top of Kilimanjaro, while Paul Joyce and Darren took the Shooting Star banner even further to Uhuru Peak - the summit of the mountain.

Dalton at Gilman's PointDalton said the team's achievement was worth the gruelling encounter. ‘Without a doubt, this was the most mentally and physically demanding challenge of my life. The achievement of reaching the top was worth every moment of self doubt that kept coming into mind once we had ascended above 5,000 metres.’

When the team were confronted by obstacles, Dalton said they focused on the children supported by Shooting Star. ‘The team had visited Shooting Star House a few weeks before we headed to Africa so when the going got tough, thoughts of the children and families supported by Shooting Star kept us focused. The money raised by Team Shooting Star will make a huge difference by helping to fund two of our Paediatric Nurses. We are extremely grateful to all those who supported our efforts.' 

Supporters can still donate by visiting http://www.teamshootingstar.co.uk/