Mandy Watson Currumbin Kili 28/8 Climber

Mandy Watson from Currumbin on the Gold Coast, Queensland

Mandy's Number 1 Supporter Husband Trevor.

With her other two supporters of her Kili 28/8 Climb, Brittany and Ben Watson.

"My name is Mandy Watson, and I live on 5 acres in the gorgeous Currumbin Valley which is nestled in the Gold Coast Hinterland. I'm currently entrenched in building a house here with my husband Trevor, and 2 kids, Brittany 10, and Ben 7.

When I do get away from my horde of animals and farm duties...I'm a makeup artist for film and T.V. I love working in a creative field, and I find doing different jobs with different people in new locations very stimulating. I have dreamt of climbing Kili for 20 yrs now, since a friend of mine many years ago attempted the climb but unfortunately couldn't complete it, so in my heart I'd like to take a part of him to the summit. I am looking forward to turning this mission of mine from a personal effort into a group effort in raising money for the school of St Judes, as well as orphaned AIDS children. I truly believe this will be a life changing experience for all of us involved, and after raising as much money and awareness as I can.

I'll certainly be looking forward to touching down in Africa to commence this wonderful adventure. As I'll be doing some fund raising through my children's school, I'll look forward to sharing my experiences with the children upon my return and I hope to encourage a permanent interaction between the two schools."

Good on you Mandy, welcome to the team!