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Michelle Heslop
Support Michelle as she takes on the challenge of a mountaineering expedition in the Southern Alps to raise money for Mastering Mountains Charitable Trust.
“I want to change my perspective on what it means to have MS and to prove it doesn’t have to hold me back.”
Kia ora, I’m Michelle. I’m from Nelson, and I love adventure in the outdoors, the challenge of this, and sharing the experience with others. I was diagnosed with MS in 2020 and am fundraising for Mastering Mountains.
Why I’m Fundraising
With the support of Mastering Mountains, I want to climb a technically challenging mountain – something that is new to me. My family and training buddy will be cheering me on, and I would love your support.
I have always had an interest in mountaineering and want to challenge myself with the technical elements involved. While I am an experienced tramper and competent rock climber, I plan to use the grant to help me develop technical mountaineering skills. I also want to change my perspective on what it means to have MS and to prove it doesn’t have to hold me back.
To keep me going through the training, especially during the hard times, I’ll focus on the end goal and imagine being in that special place in the outdoors.
I will use my journey to raise funds and awareness for other people with MS. Mastering Mountains Charitable Trust has given me a grant that helps me get the specialist support and gear I need to accomplish my goal. I want to enable others to get the help they need to enjoy the outdoors and achieve their adventure dreams.