Gary Malcolm Has His 'Head In The Clouds'

Intrepid local councillor did sixteen-day trek to Everest base camp for disaster relief

Southfield Ward Lib Dem councillor Gary Malcolm had his 'head in the clouds' recently, but for a good reason.

Avid trekker and mountaineer, Gary's Nepal Trek has collected over £1500 for charity, Disaster Emergency Committee, which gives vital help when earthquakes, tsunamis and floods take place around the world.

He said: "I was inspired to visit Nepal to raise money and was glad that I successfully trekked to Everest Basecamp. The scenery was amazing and I hope the money raised will help many people who suffer when earthquakes occur."

You can still donate to Gary through his Just Giving page.

He had to train hard for his sixteen-day trek in October to Everest Basecamp in Nepal!

Says Gary: "A Norwegian mountaineer friend was caught up in Nepal half way up Mt Everest when the earthquake struck and he told me that Nepal needs visitors, tourists and mountaineers so I thought trekking there to at least see Mt Everest would be a wonderful way to raise money for DEC who do loads of good work all around the world."

November 9, 2016