Superbowl Champion, Ray Lewis,also attempted Kilimanjaro
Retired 13-time Pro Bowl linebacker and Superbowl Champion, Ray Lewis, climbed Kilimanjaro in 2013. Sadly, Lewis did not finish due to an injured foot and illness. Climbing with a group named TackleKili, the team were trying to raise awareness for the charity group World Serve International and Pros for Africa. The charity tackle sustainable drinking water issues and Lewis said that "Since retiring, I have explored the best direction for my commitment and belief- shared by all generations of the Lewis family - to serve others. When I learned that 4500 children die every day from illness because of a lack of clean water I said 'Even one child lost is an unbearable loss.' Through TackleKili everyone can do something".
Billionaire and owner of Chelsea Football Club, Roman Abramovich Tried to concur Kilimanjaro
Billionaire and owner of Chelsea Football Club, Roman Abramovich, had to give up his summit bid after collapsing at 15,100 feet. The 43 year old started to experience severe breathing problems and, after collapsing, was taken straight back down to hospital. Like Ann Curry, Mr Abraovich’s small group of 6 tackled the toughest route on the mountain and took with them over a 100 porters!
The Worlds Best Player "Messi" On Top of Mount Kilimanjaro
Mountain Kilimanjaro is the second largest Mountain in the world and the first in Africa... it was
December 2013
Messi is not the only one who has topped the mountain,other football associates i.e Roman Abrohimovich also are included in the list
Being one of the most spectacular mountains on earth, Kilimanjaro attracts thousands of visitors every year, including the odd celebrity! In fact, celebrities are a common sight on the mountain as climbing to the roof of Africa is a great way to raise awareness for charities. Below we have listed the most notable celebrity climbs and how they got on in their bid to conquer the mountain
The former TOWIE star, Lucy Mecklenburgh , climbed Kilimanjaro earlier this year with her personal trainer Cecilia Harris and the people behind her exercise programe 'Results with Lucy'. The group were climbing in an attempt to raise money for the charity Cystic Fibrosis Trust. The team were successful and Lucy described it as the toughest thing she's ever done. "There were many times we wanted to break down but we pushed through! It has confirmed that once you put your mind to something you can achieve absolutely anything".
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