In January John Hanks of Stag Leys broke the record for the highest that anyone had reached on Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair - he reached 17,750 ft.
Accompanying John were Gaynor Gibbins of Ashtead Woods Road, mother of two severely disabled adults, two colleagues from the Leatherhead Swans, a doctor and five members of Surrey Ambulance, all taking up the challenge to climb the 5,895m/19,340ft peak to raise funds for Leatherhead Swans, a charity in aid of people with disabilities.
"The whole trip was a never to be forgotten experience with many happy and funny memories and great teamwork. I felt that I had achieved my aim, knowing that I had such great support back home from all the people that sponsored me." The total so far raised as a result of this expedition is over £7,000.
