Craig's Climb: Kilimanjaro 2027

09/06/2026

It's game on!

465 days until Kilimanjaro, but before that I'll be throwing in a load of other challenges to raise much needed funds for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity Cancer wellbeing service.

And few pals and will be taking on the Suffolk coast which is the same distance as to the top of Kilimanjaro. But instead of 8 days we'll be doing it in 3!!

What do we need from you? A shed load of sponsorship and to do that you'll need to click on this on this link 👇👇

https://dakilimanjarosep26.enthuse.com/pf/craig-sweeney?fbclid=IwY2xjawL9zVRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBrZzVYTXFUNGkwdkRoOThRAR5EmlAwVvIO4WzSktkcaZCv0gpaW8toLFGwbm2IyYE-ftQ4mVtMHZjOnCMcBg_aem_1igutCVS-7AyDBdjfv_6cA

And donate what you can.

This will take place on 31st July-2nd August.

If you want to get involved and join in anyway let me know. More details to follow. ✌️

18/05/2026

6 months away and pushed back to September 2027. It's time to get back to it.

487 days to go
£3775 left to raise

To donate to Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity click the link below

After one of the most challenging years of my life, facing mental health struggles and the closure of my business, I found myself in a really dark place. I needed something to give me purpose, structu

22/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who came to the race night.

Photos don't do it justice.

We raised £550 which is awesome and takes the total to £1825

What a great night, thank you all and a massive thank you to Sean Brown and Leon Studd for all your help.

The Bramford C**k Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity

15/10/2025

🏇🏇🏇HORSE RACE NIGHT🏇🏇🏇

Come and join us at The Bramford C**k on the 21st November for a great night and help raise as much as we can for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity

As many know I'm climbing Kilimanjaro next year and all fundraising events go to the final tally!

-To sponsor a race £25 - limited availability
-To purchase and name a horse £5
-Bets on the night

We will also be running a tricast where you're in with a chance to win £100!!

If you want to book a table, pop into the pub or message me on 07718219369

It'll be a great night and I look forward to seeing everyone there. If you wish to sponsor a race or purchase a horse please get in touch.

08/10/2025

02/10/2025

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🚶‍♂️ This Saturday, Craig's Hospital Hero journey steps up a gear! 💪

After a tough year of battling mental health struggles and losing his business, Craig Sweeney found a new purpose: to give back. Cancer has touched his family deeply, and the Cancer Wellbeing service at Ipswich & Colchester Hospitals made a huge difference for them. Now Craig is determined to help keep that support going. 💙

His challenge? Nothing short of epic:
✔️ 600,000 steps in September
✔️ Hospital Hero Hike – 21 miles this Saturday from Colchester to Ipswich
✔️ The Three Peaks
✔️ And Mount Kilimanjaro next year! 🌍

This weekend’s 21-mile trek is about more than steps. It’s about resilience and giving back! Let’s help Craig smash his fundraising target and show him he’s not walking this journey alone.

🔗 Donate at: http://bit.ly/48Ik57V

Go Craig — you’ve got this! 💙👏

Sign up for the hike at: register.enthuse.com/ps/event/HospitalHeroHike2025

02/10/2025

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉FIRST MILESTONE REACHED🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

THANK YOU!!!

£1000 raised so far

Let's keep it going 🩵🩵

https://dakilimanjarosep26.enthuse.com/pf/craig-sweeney?fbclid=IwY2xjawL9zVRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBrZzVYTXFUNGkwdkRoOThRAR5EmlAwVvIO4WzSktkcaZCv0gpaW8toLFGwbm2IyYE-ftQ4mVtMHZjOnCMcBg_aem_1igutCVS-7AyDBdjfv_6cA

28/09/2025

Less than a week until I complete the 21 mile Hike to Hero for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity 🩵

Currently at £665 and I'd love to hit £1000 before the weekend!!

Cancer effects so many of us and these funds will help so many local people.

I'll be completing the walk with my aunt and uncle Andy Withers and Ellen Withers who know all too well the devastating impact cancer can have.

The smallest donation really does help and is greatly appreciated 🩵🩵🩵🩵

https://dakilimanjarosep26.enthuse.com/pf/craig-sweeney?fbclid=IwY2xjawL9zVRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBrZzVYTXFUNGkwdkRoOThRAR5EmlAwVvIO4WzSktkcaZCv0gpaW8toLFGwbm2IyYE-ftQ4mVtMHZjOnCMcBg_aem_1igutCVS-7AyDBdjfv_6cA

23/09/2025

🚨🚨🚨Raffle prizes🚨🚨🚨

Can you help?

We're still on the lookout for raffle prizes! Do you have a business and would like to support a local charity. If you can donate any prizes please drop a message below.

We already have some fab prizes but I'm looking to make this as big as possible!

Massive thank you to, so far:
Coes of Ipswich Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park Banham Zoo East of England Co-op

If you can donate please do let me know as raffle tickets go on sale soon!!

All in aid of Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity

21/09/2025

Happy Sunday folks

This time next year I’m taking part I'll be walking Kilimanjaro. In the mean time I'll be doing a number of other events such as easy to west coat ride, these peaks challenge and east coast walk. Fundraising is going well but I need the help of local businesses to help boost it

To help raise as much as possible and to support local businesses I'm offering the following:
• £150 for a t-shirt sponsor x10 (Front)
• £80 for a sponsor on the shorts (for the walk and cycle) x 5
• Large space across the back of the tshirt £300 plus major shou outs on social media (every post) x1

If you’d like to secure a space and support, please let me know – spaces will go on a first-come basis.

ALL FUNDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity

Thanks in advance for your support, as always!

Craig