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Six Celtic Summits for Prostate Cancer

By Duncan McMillan Join Me

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I'm fundraising for a great cause!

I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in 2018, and I’m looking forward to raising important funds for the research and work the Prostate Cancer Foundation does, including raising awareness and providing support  for the men, and families affected.
 
Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in New Zealand. Every year, in New Zealand, more than 4000 men are diagnosed with the disease and over 700 die – the second highest cause of cancer death in men after lung cancer. For all sexes it sits third behind lung and bowel cancers.
 
My goal is to get to the highest points in each of the Celtic Nations (Brittany, France; Cornwall, England; Ireland; Isle of Man; Scotland; and Wales) with the flag of the NZ Celtic Summer School and the relevant flag of the locality, starting in Cornwall in mid-August with Bronn Wennili (Brown Willy , 420m) and ending in the first week in September hiking  to Roc’h Ruz and Roc’h Trédudon (385m) in Brittany. To get to and between the points I will be taking planes, trains, trams, a ferry, hiring a car, and hiking.
 
As well as raising funds for NZ Prostate Cancer Foundation, attempting to meet the goal is also a part of my personal, physical and mental journey with the disease, and my way of honouring the many men and families affected by it.
 
Please spread the word, support the foundation, and donate.

#ProstateCancerNZ   #earlydetectionsaveslives   #GetChecked

My Updates

T-shirts and flags arrived just in time.

Friday 15th Aug
Three T-shirts have been created  - grey , blue and black gor me to wear on the challenge. They are multi- lingual - French and English for the headings and statement. And the national language of each of the celtic nations for the flag symbol and for the list of the highest points.

Where and when

Friday 15th Aug
Depart Wellington, NZ 10th August
Top of Brown Willy (420m), Cornwall 13 August
Top of Mt Snowdon (1085m), Wales 15 August
Top of Benn Nevis (1345m), Scotland 17 August
Top of Snaefell (610m) Isle of Man 21 August
Top of Carrauntoohil (1038m) Ireland 23 August
Top of Roc'h Ruz and Roc'h Trédudon 2 September
Arrive back in Wellington , NZ 15 October

Thank you to my Supporters

$52.50

Kelly Gale

All the best mountain climbing Duncan, good to see you doing well . cheers Kelly

$52.50

Carla Gallardo

All the best Duncan! A great cause. Enjoy the journey to the top :)

$52.50

Heather

All the best for your hiking dad! You inspire me so much and I’m so proud of you. Can’t wait to see you after it all :) keep up the amazing work and love you lots

$52.50

David

Hi Duncan, Great to catch up after so long. Continue with your "Peak" Hiking Challenge. Stay strong, be resilient and continue to set goals. Trusts that you will overcome any obstacles present to you. Kind Regards, David Pui

$21

Cliff Mccauley

All the best for your challenging journey supporting a great cause.

$5.40

Andreas Hamberger

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Rob Ellis

Impressive effort Duncan - good luck and enjoy the adventure!

$105

Philippa Glinos

I hope it all goes well! I look forward to hearing about your adventures when you get back.

$5.25

Adam Jordan

Hi Duncan, turning a negative into a positive, having an experience of a lifetime travelling and helping raise funds for your cause is a great idea. Good on you!

$210

Bill Guthrie

A great effort Duncan - very impressive

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Geoff & Jan

Wishing you all the best for the six Celtic summits Duncan. A great cause to support.

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Tim

This is a great cause and an inspiring journey, all the best Duncan.

$21

Christine Binns

Bon chance ma cherie xx

$10.40

Julia Jefferson

All the best Duncan. Have a fabulous trip

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Beth St Claire

Great concept Duncan, and great cause. Good to know you are now well and strong enough to take this on <3 You're not making this easy on yourself, though - those are big climbs! Travel well, and thanks for (literally) 'flying the flag' to promote love for the Celtic nations!

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