Wounded Heroes Scale Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for Help for Heroes.

On 24th October a group of severely wounded Servicemen set off on an extraordinary challenge as they set out to conquer the highest mountain in Africa.

Mount Kilimanjaro stands at a staggering 5,896 metres - it is the tallest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world. The climbers will need to trek for seven days across rough terrain and cope with the effects of extreme altitude in order to reach the summit.

Craig, who is blind, will be guided up the mountain by Andrew Larky.

Stuart, who lost his lower leg after being shot in Afghanistan, will be walking with a prosthetic limb.

Jonathon Le Galloudec, John Sandford Hart, Tony Burbidg and Stuart Le Coulliard are the Band of 4 who describe themselves as 2 shot, 1 not and 1 legless.

Jon was shot through the spine in Iraq and left permanently disabled, Tony was shot in his left arm in Iraq and John is a below knee amputee. The group say they wanted to do something spectacular to honour fellow comrades who have been wounded or lost their lives in the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

They were joined by Natalie Fellows who walked in memory of her late husband, Jaime Fellows, who was killed whilst serving in Afghanistan in December 2008.

The team hope that their extraordinary efforts will raise thousands of pounds for Help for Heroes so that other wounded service personnel can eventually achieve their own personal climb to recovery. Bryn and Emma Parry, co founders of Help for Heroes, will also be attempting the climb along with their children Sophie, Louisa and Tom, who is currently serving in Afghanistan.

The money raised will help to change the lives of young Servicemen and women who have been severely wounded in the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. These are ordinary people who have done extraordinary things in the service of our country, and some of them are living with the consequences of that service for the rest of their lives. Help for Heroes believes that although we may not be able to prevent our young men and women from being wounded, we CAN help them to get better.

On 12th October, Help for Heroes were invited onto the GMTV sofa to talk about the Mount Kilimajaro trek and how the team were feeling about the challenge. You can see the interview with Bryn Parry, chief executive of Help for Heroes, and Stuart Trow, one of the wounded Servicemen climbing the mountain, by visiting the GMTV website here.

Bryn Parry, H4H Chief of Staff Mark Elliott and Jonathon Le Galloudec, another of the wounded Servicemen climbing Kilimanjaro, were also interviewed by BBC Breakfast News about the climb. Watch the BBC interview here.

In a bid to spread the word of the Kilimanjaro climb, Bryn and Stuart Trow went to London in a whistle-stop tour of the media. They were driven between interviews in this fantastic H4H branded taxi cab, kindly designed by Taxi Media.

One of the climbers, former Territorial Army officer John Sandford Hart, who had his leg amputated in February after a boating accident, was also interviewed by BBC News about the climb. You can see the article and watch John's training by clicking here.

The band of four were invited on to This Morning after the climb had finished to talk about their experience. They spoke to Phillip Scofield and Holly Willoughby about how they were feeling after the challenge and the difference the trek has made to them. Watch the full interview at the ITV website by clicking here.

Read more to sponsor the climbers involved in this incredible challenge and find out what inspired them to take part . . .

Natalie Fellows: In October 2009 I will undertake a very personal challenge of climbing Kilimanjaro in memory of my late husband Jamie Fellows, who was killed in action on the 12th of December 2008. Since Jamie¹s death I found I lost all purpose in life, I was truly lost. But after learning about the many wounded soldiers and their strength and motivation I decided that was enough encouragement to still want to make my husband proud and to help highlight support for all our Servicemen and women who risk their lives to protect us all. The Climb will be very tough so I am asking now for your support. I know I can do this with the knowledge that you¹re all behind me. Your donations, however big or small, will be my driving force to succeed. Please let us show we still care, and help me make Jamie¹s memory live on for a life time. www.justgiving.com/jamiefellows2008/

Stuart Trow: After being injured in Afghanistan I became a below knee amputee. After a long road to recovery I just feel so fortunate to be alive that I wanted to do something to help others. That something came in the form of a physical challenge - something I could achieve like I used to, but at the same time raise funds in support of Help for Heroes. www.justgiving.com/heroclimb/

L / Cpl Craig Lundberg: Blinded in action. I am climbing Kili because I want to challenge myself, I know I can do it… If fat Chris Moyles can do it, I definitely can! www.justgiving.com/craiglundberg/

Jonathon Le Galloudec: I joined the army in 1999, and have been on many tours about the world. In 2007 I was one month into an Iraq tour when I was shot in the spine by an insurgent sniper. I was left permanently disabled. I am doing this climb because H4H has helped me out so much. Recently my best mate was blown up and has lost both his legs above the knee, so I do this for people like him and others who are in the same situation. www.justgiving.co.uk/thebandoffive/

John Sandford Hart: In February of this year I had a below the knee amputation. In April 2009 I gained a Guinness world record running the London marathon on one leg with crutches in aid of H4H, as well as another charity PGMT. Working closely with the army I was very keen to support their efforts in any way possible. www.justgiving.co.uk/thebandoffive/

Tony Burbridge Corporal Tony Burbidge, 27, of 4th Battalion The Rifles, based in Bulford, Wilts, was shot through the elbow in Iraq.

Stuart Le Coulliard: I am doing the challenge because I have not been deployed this summer with my Battalion as part of the Election Support Force. Instead of facing 6 months sat in Bulford I decided to get together with John Sandford-Hart and form the Band of Five with the aim of raising as much money as we can involving a challenge. Kilimanjaro was our challenge which kickstarted the fundraising in early April. Meeting people directly affected by the current conflicts and associated injuries and fatalities has made me even more focused. www.justgiving.co.uk/thebandoffive/

Team Parry: Bryn Parry, chief executive of Help for Heroes: When Emma and I set up Help for Heroes we knew it would be challenging but we had no idea we would have to face personal challenges as well as mental. But when I mentioned that I had some concerns about the climb the answer from the wounded guys was ... "Don¹t worry Boss, we¹ll get you up it!. That just about sums up why we are doing this." www.bmycharity.com/teamparry

Peta Todd: “I first visited Headley Court in December 2007, and I was profoundly moved by everyone I met. It really inspired me to do something to help. Since then I have wingwalked, cycled 350 miles across France and parachuted out of a plane with the Red Devils in support of H4H, but the Kilimanjaro Trek will be the hardest yet! I feel very proud to be able to support the troops in such a huge way. The trip will be a big challenge but it is so important to me to be able to make a difference to the lives of our wounded servicemen and women. I have such admiration for the wounded soldiers who are climbing with us, they sum up why this trip is so important. Knowing they are doing this after everything they have been through will inspire me to carry on when the trek gets tough. I am really looking forward to getting started and would urge everyone to support us by donating as much as they can; your support is really appreciated and will make such a difference.” www.bmycharity.com/KilimanjaroHeroes