Cherie Horne

Aqualink Box Hill proudly sponsor & support Cherie Horne and her goal to become the youngest and first Australian-born female to climb the highest mountain on each of the seven continents of the world, better known as the "Seven Summits".

4 year plan

2006   Mt. Kosciuszko   (2228m) Australia - completed 12/8/2006
2006   Mt. Elbrus   (5633m) Russia, Europe - completed 09/09/06
2007   Mt. Kilimanjaro   (5895m) Tanzania, Africa - completed 12/01/07
2008   Mt. Aconcagua   (6962m) Argentina, South America - completed 20/01/08
2009   Mt. Aspiring   (3027m) New Zealand - completed 15/01/09         
          Mt. McKinley (Denali)   (6195m) Alaska, North America - just missed the summit by 500m 25/05/09
2010   Mt. Everest   (8848m) Nepal, Asia    

In August of 2006, Cherie embarked on her "Seven Summit" challenge and completed Australia’s highest mountain, Mt Kosciuszko and in September travelled to Russia, climbing Europe’s highest mountian, Mt. Elbrus.

In the early hours of Friday, 12th January 2007, Cherie successfully reached the summit of her third mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa.

At 10.30am on Thursday 17th January 2008, Cherie successfully reached the summit of her fourth mountain, Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, South America.

At 10.38am on Thursday 15th January 2009, Cherie successfully reached the summit of her five mountain, Mount Aspiring in New Zealand.

On Monday 25th May 2009, Cherie unfortunately missed the summit of Mount McKinley in Alaska by 500m due to horrific weather condiitons. Read all about her climb at www.cheriehorne.com

Well done Cherie, six down.. one to go!

As an ambassador for The Fred Hollow Foundation, Cherie is also raising money towards preventing and treating avoidable blindness in developing countries around the world.

Fred Hollows set himself a goal of curing third world blindness and for $25 we can restore sight to a blind person. What an amazing gift.......The gift of sight!

So, what can you do to help her?
I hope my challenging goal to climb the highest mountain on each continent and raise money for a globally recognised Not for Profit Organisation has inspired you to get behind and support me. A donation that is within your means would be very much appreciated. All donations over $2 will receive a tax deductible receipt with 50% going directly towards The Fred Hollows Foundation. The remaining 50% will be used to help me cover the substantial costs of climbing the highest mountain on every continent of the globe! - Cherie Horne

Cherie launches clothing range
Cherie Horne is proud to announce the launch of her new clothing range, featuring the CH logo. Available from Aqualink Box HIll for $39.95 in ladies sizes xs-xl, all proceeds go to assist Cherie in conquering future summits.

For further information about Cherie, her achievements and how you can support her, please see her website www.cheriehorne.com or ask at Reception.  

Mt Kosciuszko (Australia)

Mt Elbrus (Russia)

Mt Kilimanjaro (Africa)

Mt Aconcagus (South America)

Mt Aspiring (New Zealand)

Mt McKinley (Alaska)