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Transylvanian Trek 2010

Charity Trek

In June 2010, 15 individuals (including 4 of our own committee members), undertook a 5 day trek of the Transylvanian Alps in Romania.

After many months of hard training in sometimes inclement weather conditions, on June 22nd they finally set off. After arriving in a very cold and wet Romania, their adventure began. Trekking through hills and mountains and up and down steep valleys was a massive challenge and took determination and commitment. Finding energy and reserves deep down kept them going until the end and the feeling of personal achievement and the enormous contribution they had made to Aims2Cure made it all worthwhile.

We are delighted that the group raised an amazing £50,000 from this trek, over and above all targets and expectations and Aims2Cure are incredibly grateful for their efforts and dedication.

Aims2Cure will be undertaking yet another trek in the future and we hope to have an even larger group. If you are interested in being part of this experience, please let us know.

Once again, we would like to thank the Transylvanian Trekkers for everything they have achieved and wish them a relaxing and restful Summer.

Aims2Cure
2010

Trek Report

In June 2010 a group of 15 undertook an incredible challenge - trekking the Transylvanian Alps in Romania.

I was one of the 15 trekkers and it was the most incredible experience. All the hard work training, commitment and determination contributed to raising an unbelievable £50,000, far beyond our original target and expectations.

I had the most amazing experience and have achieved a goal that I never thought I was capable of. The days were wet, long and gruelling and now when I look back, I can’t quite believe I actually climbed up and down those endless steep mountains.

The days were very challenging but we were led by 3 fantastic mountaineers. We could not have done this type of walking without the poles that we were recommended to bring with as well as carrying an extremely heavy ruck sack on our backs filled with all the equipment we needed for that day, including 4 litres of water.

The 15 of us laughed the whole way and everyone was there to support each other.

We trekked through the Bran-Rucar Corridor as well as a famous national park called Piatra Craiului. The highest peak was 2,238m.

It was an experience I’ll never forget. As well as the all important fundraising, I reached a personal goal and shared the experience with 14 other amazing trekkers.

Lisa Simbler
Treasurer – Aims2Cure 2010

After 6 months of training, 15 high spirited trekkers set off to Transylvania to raise money for Aims2Cure.

It was a very challenging experience where everyone bonded and became very close buddies. We all found it difficult at times and everyone helped one another when needed - be it by telling bad jokes, making each other laugh, pulling each other up the hill or helping them down the other side.

The terrain at times was extremely difficult as it was very muddy, steep and wet. We had trained so hard in the UK but were not prepared for the challenging conditions we found, but helped each other through.

We laughed, cried, joked and climbed - sang songs, facebooked, took loads of photos, spoke to friends and had a ball - which is proven by ALL 15 wanting to trek again in the near future.

The group shared an incredible experience and have since we returned home met up several times.

Tracey & Stevo Altman
Ilana Epstein
Aims2Cure Committee Members 2010