TWO of the biggest names from the world of exploring, Sir Edmund Hillary and Sir Ranulph Fiennes, have congratulated a team of climbers who conquered Mt Kilimanjaro for charity.
The brave climbers from Orpington and Bromley battled through temperatures of minus-17 for the last 3,000ft of their climb.
It took 18 months of preparation before the team of six men and three women set out on the 14,000ft climb, which raised £20,000 for the World Cancer Research fund.
Team leader Barry Gill said: "The high elevation gave us headaches, nose bleeds and vomiting, which are common symptoms of altitude sickness."
Sir Ranulph, famed for his walk to the South Pole, said: "It is always good to hear about people carrying out great physical feats to raise money for charity."
Conqueror of Everest Sir Edmund Hillary said: "I greatly admire their generosity in raising funds for such a worthy organisation."
In 1953, Hillary and his guide, Tensing Norgay, were the first to reach the summit of Mt Everest in the Himalayas.
Donations can be sent to Greenacres, New Road Hill, Downe, Bromley, Kent BR6 7JA.
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