Annabelle Bond
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Annabelle Bond is an international adventurer and activist, who came to prominence after climbing the summit of Mount Everest on 15 May 2004, making her the fourth British woman to do so.
In 2005 she became the fastest woman and fourth fastest person to ever climb all Seven Summits
, when she climbed them in 360 days. She had also reached the summit of Mount Everest
in 2004, becoming the fourth British woman ever to successfully climb the mountain. Her televised climb of Everest portrayed her as the glamorous blonde who brought her lipstick
to the summit of Everest.
She has also held the title of second fastest woman to complete the 103 kilometre MacLehose Trail
marathon in Hong Kong
.
Despite her mountain climbing feats, she devotes much of her time to charity fundraising and heads the Eve Appeal to raise money for Ovarian Cancer
. She is one of the few women to have publicly spoken about her ovarian tumor, in a brave attempt to get more women to seek treatment, as well as to raise awareness and increase funding.
She is the daughter of British banker Sir John Bond
, former Chairman of HSBC
and current Chairman of Vodafone
.
In 2005 she became the fastest woman and fourth fastest person to ever climb all Seven Summits
Seven Summits
The Seven Summits are the highest mountains of each of the seven continents. Summiting all of them is regarded as a mountaineering challenge, first postulated as such and achieved on April 30, 1985 by Richard Bass .-Definition:...
, when she climbed them in 360 days. She had also reached the summit of Mount Everest
Mount Everest
Mount Everest is the world's highest mountain, with a peak at above sea level. It is located in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas. The international boundary runs across the precise summit point...
in 2004, becoming the fourth British woman ever to successfully climb the mountain. Her televised climb of Everest portrayed her as the glamorous blonde who brought her lipstick
Lipstick
Lipstick is a cosmetic product containing pigments, oils, waxes, and emollients that applies color, texture, and protection to the lips. Many varieties of lipstick are known. As with most other types of makeup, lipstick is typically, but not exclusively, worn by women...
to the summit of Everest.
She has also held the title of second fastest woman to complete the 103 kilometre MacLehose Trail
MacLehose Trail
The MacLehose Trail , opened on 26 October 1979, is a hiking trail that crosses much of the New Territories, starting from Pak Tam Chung, Sai Kung, in the east to Tuen Mun in the west in the territory of Hong Kong. The whole trail is 100 kilometres long, marked by distance posts at 500m intervals...
marathon in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
.
Despite her mountain climbing feats, she devotes much of her time to charity fundraising and heads the Eve Appeal to raise money for Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is a cancerous growth arising from the ovary. Symptoms are frequently very subtle early on and may include: bloating, pelvic pain, difficulty eating and frequent urination, and are easily confused with other illnesses....
. She is one of the few women to have publicly spoken about her ovarian tumor, in a brave attempt to get more women to seek treatment, as well as to raise awareness and increase funding.
She is the daughter of British banker Sir John Bond
John Bond (banker)
Sir John Reginald Hartnell Bond retired as chairman of HSBC Holdings plc on 26 May 2006, after spending 45 years with the bank. He took up the position of Chairman of Vodafone in July 2006....
, former Chairman of HSBC
HSBC
HSBC Holdings plc is a global banking and financial services company headquartered in Canary Wharf, London, United Kingdom. it is the world's second-largest banking and financial services group and second-largest public company according to a composite measure by Forbes magazine...
and current Chairman of Vodafone
Vodafone
Vodafone Group Plc is a global telecommunications company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the world's largest mobile telecommunications company measured by revenues and the world's second-largest measured by subscribers , with around 341 million proportionate subscribers as of...
.