Share the load with Enda as he carries washing machine up Kilimanjaro

Enda O’Doherty will carry a Beko washing machine to the summit of Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of Pieta House in July. The Waterford man aims to spread a positive mental health message through the symbolism of carrying a heavy hidden load and to bring awareness to the importance of asking for help and ‘share the load’.
The purpose of Enda O’Doherty’s Pieta House challenge is threefold:
Raise awareness that it is okay not to be okay and ask for help;
Raise funds for the worthy cause of Pieta House;
Climb to the top of Kilimanjaro;

The size of the task ahead is incredible but Enda has previously undertaken some gruelling challenges with a washing machine on his back including climbing Slievenamon (721m) and also walking 379 kilometres from Belfast to Waterford.
This however is quite a step up and to really emphasis the size of the challenge that lies ahead, Kilimanjaro (5896m) is not only Africa’s highest point, but the highest free standing mountain in the world. Kilimanjaro is a huge crater known as Kibo over 2km wide with several distinct cones, the highest being Uhuru Peak. Towering over 4,500m above the Rift Valley and the surrounding landscape, it makes for an impressive sight and Enda aims to get to the summit with a 40kg Beko washing machine on his back.
Currently in a tight training schedule, Enda O’Doherty commented: “In July 2017 I intend to carry my washing machine to the summit of Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro. My goal is simple, I aim to raise vital funds for Pieta House and to spread a positive mental health message. Most people ask, why a washing machine? From my side, it’s very simple, the Washing Machine that I’m carrying symbolises the heavy hidden load that many people carry and stay quiet. We are aiming to raise awareness and also raise funds for Pieta House and every little helps.

For more information or to donate to a very worthy cause please visit http://pieta-challenge-2017.everydayhero.do/

or call 1800 247247  to ‘share the load”.