Cameron Brook, 54, is attempting the Everest Marathon and donating half of the sponsorship he raises to CRASH.

Cameron, head of Cambridgeshire based construction recruitment agency Cameron Brook & Associates Ltd, has won a place in the Everest Marathon, the world’s highest and hardest marathon, which takes place on 4th December 2009. Although he’s completed several half marathons this will be his first attempt at the full marathon distance, and as one of only 75 competitors he'll spend 2 weeks trekking to the start line just below base camp at 5200 metres (17,000 ft) and then "race" 26.2 miles - hopefully inside 10 hours.

Participants will endure temperatures ranging from minus 20 to plus 25 degrees centigrade, are likely to suffer from altitude sickness and stomach problems and will have to negotiating narrow paths and rickety bridges whilst jostling with Yaks.

Not discouraged by the statement in the disclaimer "medical assistance may not be timely" and reports of a "controlled crash landing on a mountain airstrip”, Cameron is looking forward to the life experience and having a great story to tell people. He’s also hoping to raise over £5000 which will be split between CRASH and the Everest Marathon Fund.
Cameron’s costs are being borne by his business Cameron Brook & Associates Ltd which is celebrating 25 years in construction recruitment next year so all donations will be split equally between these two charities.

If you or your Company would like to support Cameron and make a donation please click here to visit his JustGiving page.

Best of luck to Cameron and we look forward to hearing all about your adventure on your safe return.