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Campaign Story
Situated 39 miles from Marrakech, reaching the dizzy heights of 4,167 metres and the highest point in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco and all of North Africa, Mount Toubkal is an ultra-prominent peak and represents the next exciting opportunity to support the players’ charity.
The Trust was created to support the life-long health and wellbeing of past and present cricketers and their immediate families. As part of professional cricket’s leading charity, the Trust funds life-changing assistance through expert advice, rehabilitation programmes and a dedicated 24-hour Confidential Helpline, all vital services that hikers will be using as inspiration throughout three day adventure.
In September 2024, the Trust helped former England and Gloucestershire bowler David ‘Syd’ Lawrence tell his heartbreaking story of his motor neurone disease diagnosis via the Sky Sports cameras at Vitality Blast Finals Day.
The players’ charity helped fund a support chair and renovations to the family home. Calling MND the ‘sadistic disease’ and the day of diagnosis ‘the worst day of my life’, Lawrence appreciates the work of the Trust: “Seeing the stories the Trust have told in recent years makes you realise you never know what is around the corner, and that’s why the charity is such a great thing. It’s vital for current and ex-players. It’s a great charity that cricketers are lucky to have.”
Itinerary:
Tuesday 21st October – Fly to Marrakech
Wednesday 22nd October – Marrakech to Imlil Valley (1,740m) to Toubkal Basecamp (3,207m) to accommodation 5-6 hr walk
Thursday 23rd October – Accommodation to Toubkal Summit (4,167m) back down to Imlil Valley 10-12hr walk – Overnight stay in Marrakech
Friday 24th October – Day in Marrakech, then fly home
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