Rachel's 2008 adventure for charity, Mountains of Hope, was a complete success with over R100 000 raised for Door of Hope Charity to buy milk fo the babies in its care. See www.mountainsofhope.org.za for more information.
Rachel Kelsey Colenso hands over a cheque to Door of Hope Children’s Missions general manager, Russell Ames. With them are, from left, Clea de Klerk, Fransie de Klerk being held by Dr Charlotte Nobel, Seba de Klerk, Rosemary Colenso with teddy being held by Olivia Rose-Innes. At back is Andy de Klerk with Anna de Klerk on his shoulders.
Rachel has supported the following organisations and causes (benefiting people and the environment) through her organisation or participation in adventures across the globe:
Mountains of Hope - for Door of Hope Charity 2008 - www.mountainsofhope.org.za
North Face of Half Dome (Yosemite) - raising funds for Jesus Cares Refuge, Accra, Ghana
Girls Go Guyana - Prince's Trust, promoting eco-tourism and sustainable development in the Amazon (government of Guyana)
Great River Race - Prince's Trust
Borneo Eco Challenge - sustainable development Bornean Tourism Board
Belize Challenge
Everest Wheelchair Push to Base Camp - Whizzkids
