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HOPE IS A JOURNEY

At Mission Without Borders, we believe meaningful change is achieved by investing time, building relationships and nurturing potential.

From 3 - 21 March 2023, Liz Butler, in partnership with Mission Without Borders, will be taking on Imja Tse, better known as Island Peak, a mountain in Sagarmatha National Park of the Himalayas of eastern Nepal. In a journey totalling 90 km, she will climb to the base camp of Everest and continue on to scale the Island Peak (6 189m).

By supporting this Challenge, you are helping to give individuals the courage to journey with us towards a brighter, hope-filled future.

You can do this by donating any amount or sponsoring Liz per kilometre.

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About The Challenge

Week 1

Day 1-2: Travel to Kathmandu and Trek preparation

Day 3: Travel to Lukla & 3–4-hour trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft)

Day 4: 6–7-hour Trek to Namche Bazar (3,440m/11,283ft)

Day 5: Rest and acclimatization at Namche Bazar

Day 6: 6-hour Trek to Dhole (4,200m/13,779ft)

Day 7: 4-hour Trek to Machhermo (4,470m/14,665)

Week 2

Day 8: 3–4-hour Trek to Gokyo (4,790m/15,715ft)

Day 9: 2–3-hour Trek to Dragnag (4,700m/15,419ft)

Day 10: 8–9-hour Trek to Dzongla (4,830m/15,846ft) via to Cho La Pass

Day 11: 3-hour Trek to Lobuche (4,910m/16,108ft)

Day 12: 7–8-hour Trek to Everest Base Camp via Gorakshep (5,140m/16,863ft)

Day 13: 6-7-hour Hike to Kala Patthar and walk down to Dingboche (4,410m/14,295ft) via Lobuche

Day 14: 3-hour Trek to Chhukhung (4,730m/15,518ft)

Week 3

Day 15: 4-hour Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m/ 17,056ft)

Day 16: 8-10 hour climb from Base Camp to Island Peak summit (6,189m/20,305ft) and return to Chhukhung

Day 17: 5-hour Trek to Tengboche (3,867m)

Day 18: 5-hour Trek to Namche (3,440m/11,280ft) or Monjo

Day 19: 6–7-hour Trek to Lukla (2,652m/8,700ft)

Day 20: Travel back to Kathmandu

Day 21: Travel back home.

About Liz

Liz is a professional boxer and gym owner at Pretoria Gardens Technical High School in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.

She is passionate about community and helping children in need. In 2021, Liz successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and reached Mount Everest's base camp.

Now, Liz is partnering with Mission Without Borders in an effort to raise support for the families and children we serve - including those affected by the war in Ukraine. Liz is seeking to obtain sponsorship for every successful kilometre walked/climbed.

Reasons to Support

Mission Without Borders is an international community of Christians journeying with the poor and marginalized, working to transform lives across generations and foster hope for the future.

We have been working in six countries in eastern Europe, including Ukraine, for more than 60 years.

Your support will help us to continue our working with families and children across the region, devastated by war and struggling in poverty.