Alex Staniforth - Teenager on a charity mission to the top of the world

Everest 2014 ‘Climb4Change’ is a double record-breaking charitable project founded by Alex Staniforth, 18, from Kelsall nr Chester.

After carrying the London 2012 Olympic torch through Chester, reaching the summit of Mont Blanc and raising over £8000 for cancer and endangered animals charities, Alex Staniforth is aiming to make history in Spring 2014 by becoming the youngest Briton to reach the summit of Mount Everest, 8848m, via the Southeast Ridge route in Nepal.

To train for Everest he will be climbing Mount Baruntse, 7129m, in October/November 2013, set to become the youngest Briton ever to climb it.

The aim of ‘Climb4Change’ is to raise money for important charities and causes and inspire young people not to follow the crowd; to be the change they want to see in the world.

Alex will be raising funds for CLIC Sargent, helping young people affected by Cancer, and REACT, helping connect people to endangered animals and make a difference. 

The fundraising target for his charities is £29,035

In his own life, Alex Staniforth has overcome Epilepsy, bullying, stammering, low self-confidence, depression and panic attacks- and is now set to embark on his ultimate challenge that will push his limits.

If you would like to donate to the project please click here 

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if you can help Alex achieve his goal and make a difference, or are interested in sponsoring his record-breaking attempt, please email him here 

During and after his expedition, he aims to engage a wide audience of young people locally and nationwide. Through motivational speaking and media coverage, Alex Staniforth aims to use his own experiences of adversity, ambition and determination to inspire them to reach their potential and not to follow the beaten track. 

If you would like to make a contribution, no matter how small, or find out more about Alex Staniforth or his work with Charities, please contact:

Alex Staniforth

Email:  alex@alexstaniforth.com

Website: www.alexstaniforth.com 

Please mention thebestofchester when contacting Alex Staniforth in Chester to find out more about his charities or his mission to the top of the world.