Sunshine Mountain Challenge
Jim Adkins, Director of the Berkshire Physiotherapy Centre, self-confessed rubgy nut, player, supporter and coach, one time summer music festival organiser, fair weather golfer, barbecue legend has been moved to take on the Sunshine Mountain Challenge by the sheer desire to climb Africa's highest mountain and to support the amazing work done by TAG Rugby and WaterAid, two very different charities which provide hope in very contrasting ways.
In his capacity as Clinic Director Jim has visited Kumi and Soroti in Uganda on a number of occasions, bringing his specialist skills to a region with great needs.
Jim's hope through the Sunshine Mountain Challenge is to attract significant financial support to TAG Rugby and WaterAid who bring professional help and training to the people of Africa.
In October 2010, Jim and Ollie will set a unique record - by passing a rugby ball as many times as possible as they climb Mount Kilimanjaro - the Sunshine Mountain - a 19,330 ft hike.
They are doing this to raise money for two charities, the TAG Rugby Development trust and Water Aid, as well as for the sheer endeavour of pushing themselves to the limit.
Everyone who supports Jim and Ollie and donates to one of these causes is invited to guess the total number of passes thay make. Check recent guesses here The closest guess will receive a Gilbert rugby ball from the RFU signed by the England Team and the next closest will receive a shirt signed by the London Irish team.
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