Abercarn teen to scale Kilimanjaro for Sparkle (From Campaign Series)

Abercarn teen to scale Kilimanjaro for Sparkle

8:20am Friday 3rd July 2009

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AN ABERCARN teenager is hoping to scale Africa’s highest peak to raise thousands of pounds for the Argus-backed Sparkle Appeal.

Sophie Hall, 17, has signed up to climb Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro next June and is trying to raise at least £4,200.

The former Cwmcarn High School pupil, who works as a receptionist in her parent’s taxi firm and models part-time, said she wanted to raise money for the charity after reading about it in the Argus.

She will by taking part in a number of fundraising activities before she attempts to climb the 5,895 metre-high peak, including beauty pageants and organising parties.

Miss Hall, a Miss Wales 2008 finalist, said: “It’s not your normal, every day thing to do, which caught my eye. I’m definitely looking forward to it.”

* To sponsor Miss Hall, visit www.justgiving.com/sophiehall4kilimanjaro Alternatively, post a cheque, made payable to Sparkle Appeal, to Sparkle Appeal, Old Ingram Ward, St Woolos Hospital, Stow Hill, Newport, NP20 4SZ, with Sophie Hall written on the back.

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