Topic: Martyn Bould

An article in the Cayman Compass about adventurer Martyn Bould's fundraising efforts for Cayman;s Red Cross has led to a $10,000 donation.

Adventurer and philanthropist Martyn Bould has written his autobiography "More Than Just The Climb" about his 60 years in the Cayman Islands

Local adventurer Martyn Bould, 79, has successfully scaled Mount Fuji in Japan and raised vital funds for the Cayman Islands Red Cross in the process.

Martyn Bould is in training to climb Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji to raise funds and awareness for the Cayman Islands Red Cross.

Though local adventurer Martyn Bould was forced to end his trek to the top of the 22,840-ft Mt Aconcagua in Argentina earlier than planned, the 78-year-old still managed to raise an impressive $16,000 for the CI Red Cross.

Local adventurer Martyn Bould, 78, has started his trek to the top of Mt Aconcagua in Argentina in his latest Red Cross fundraising climb.

Some 78-year-olds might opt to enjoy a more leisurely pace of life, but not local adventurer, Martyn Bould.

It seems that more and more of Cayman’s residents are taking on challenging tasks to raise awareness and money for local charities. From multi-marathoner Derek Haines to endurance athlete Kerri Kanuga, there are those who are pushing themselves to the limits for a cause.

Mount Kilimanjaro and Grand Cayman have more than 8,000 miles in distance and 19,000 feet in elevation separating them.

This August, long-time Cayman Islands resident Martyn Bould will take on Africa’s tallest mountain peak in support of the Cayman Islands Red Cross.