{"id":5597,"date":"2011-10-18T17:40:14","date_gmt":"2011-10-18T17:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tat.reddaisytrading.co.uk\/index.php\/2011\/10\/18\/charity-champ-jamils-on-top-of-the-world\/"},"modified":"2011-10-18T17:40:14","modified_gmt":"2011-10-18T17:40:14","slug":"charity-champ-jamils-on-top-of-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/2011\/10\/18\/charity-champ-jamils-on-top-of-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Charity Champ Jamil\u2019s on Top of the World!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Birmingham father braves arduous mountain trek for Kids Charity<\/h3>\n
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\u2018AMAZING, INCREDIBLE,\u00a0TIRING\u2019 – these are the words used by one Birmingham father to describe one of the most rewarding experiences of his life!<\/strong><\/div>\n

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Jamil Hussain \u00a0braved treacherous conditions as he scaled the highest mountain in the Pyrenees in aid of the Kids Charity \u2013 and returning to his family home in Moseley, the father of three reflects on an experience he won\u2019t be forgetting in a hurry. <\/div>\n

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It may have taken two days for the 34-year-old IT Consultant to trek up Pico Aneto, in the Pyrenees, but his journey began months ago when the opportunity to take on the challenge presented itself to Jamil. <\/div>\n

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He was chosen for the fundraising trek by his employer Logica after writing a passionate application on how he wanted to help disadvantaged children. <\/div>\n

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\u201cI guess the idea of helping children really compelled me to take up this challenge, and doing this for the Kids Charity really spurred me on that little more,\u201d he told The Asian Today days before his trip. <\/div>\n

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To prepare himself for the gruelling trek, Jamil underwent a tough training regime which included numerous trips to the gym and carrying a rucksack full of bricks as he walked to work!<\/div>\n

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Looking back, Jamil admits the preparation was nothing compared to what awaited him as he began his fundraising trek. <\/div>\n

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\u201cIt was a lot more difficult then what I expected,\u201d he says. \u201cNo amount of training could have prepared me for such a gruelling event.\u201d<\/div>\n

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Conditions on Pico Aneto were tough with Jamil having to battle huge Rock Boulders, Ice Glaciers, a lack of oxygen in the air above 9000 feet, little sleep, food and water. <\/div>\n

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\u201cWe were lucky enough to have good clear skies and warm weather, however it was quite cold near the summit with a blustery wind and in the night the temperature would plummet,\u201d Jamil says. <\/div>\n

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At one point the 34-year-old admits an opportunity arose to turn back \u2013 but no matter how physically drained he was he was adamant he would never give up.<\/div>\n

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\u201cWe had the opportunity at 5000 feet to turn back \u2013 however adrenalin and the seeing the tip of the summit led me to carry on. <\/div>\n

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\u201cThe general morale of my group really helped me and the last thing my dear wife said to me before I left the house was \u2018go Jamil\u00a0 – do it for the kids\u2019. I guess without the support of your nearest and dearest loved ones such things are near impossible!\u201d<\/div>\n

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But possible it was, and making it to the top of Pico Aneto, Jamil breathed a huge sigh of relief \u2013 he had made it!<\/div>\n

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\u201cStanding on top of the summit at 11000 feet and looking down at some of the terrain that we had covered really makes you realise what we can achieve if we try,\u201d he says. <\/div>\n

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Jamil returned home to a hero\u2019s welcome. His family, who has supported his dream to climb Pico Aneto, were in awe of their new charity champ.<\/div>\n

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\u201cMy wife and family gave me a hero\u2019s welcome on the night of my return,\u201d Jamil says. \u201cHuge banners, balloons, and my wife\u2019s extra special hot curry greeted me. My daughter also painted me a welcome banner and my son gave me a big hug! Work colleagues were very supportive and keen to listen to the stories!\u201d<\/div>\n

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Aside from personal satisfaction, the most rewarding aspect of the trek for Jamil was raising much needed funds for the Kids Charity.<\/div>\n

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As a father of three young children he knew how vital fundraising is to the charity in helping to better the lives of disadvantaged children \u2013 and the \u00a31300 he has raised will go along way in achieving that goal.<\/div>\n

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\u201cThe Kids Company Charity do a lot of work for kids that have very little and I am sure this money is going to go a long way in helping them have some of life\u2019s little comforts,\u201d says Jamil.<\/div>\n

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Having experienced the excitement and adventure in scaling one of the world\u2019s toughest terrains, will Jamil be a regular up mountains across the world? <\/div>\n

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\u201cI think I may stick to\u00a0 my desk job for the moment!\u201d Jamil admits. <\/div>\n

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\u201cHowever, \u00a0it was a truly unforgettable experience and I wish everyone at some point \u00a0puts themselves forward for such an event, it can be such a character builder!\u201d<\/div>\n

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