The Wander Bhoys' Kilimanjaro Challenge Raises £50k For Celtic Fc Foundation

THEY started out as 10 strangers but, after their amazing adventure, they now share a lifelong bond as 10 great friends.

Celtic supporters Frank Gilhooley, Derek Noonan, George McCluskey, Derek McDaid, Michael McDonald, Seamus Brown, Edward Molloy, David Brown, John-Paul Leonard and Kevin McCormick, collectively known as The Wander Bhoys, have recently returned from their Kilimanjaro Challenge.

The group were in attendance for the recent SPFL clash with Livingston and were invited out on to the Paradise pitch at half-time, to hand over a cheque to Celtic FC Foundation Chief Executive, Tony Hamilton, for an incredible £50,000.

The Wander Bhoys began their journey on February 28 but were met with a frustrating start, as flight delays halted their progress. An unexpected overnight night stay in Amsterdam meant the group actually lost their first planned day in Tanzania.

Despite this, their spirits continued to be high as they finally got under way, on a six-day ascent up the mountain. Following their outstanding efforts, the group reached the summit, where each of them donned their Hoops, turning Kilimanjaro green and white.