Joanna Pearson and Beth Whitworth Sahara Trek

Joey & Beth's Saharan Adventure- Nov '23

Fundraising for Julia's House
£3,111
raised of £3,000 target
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Event: Saharan Trek with Julia's House, from 2 November 2023 to 7 November 2023
This trek in the Moroccan Sahara gives you an insight into this vast and diverse landscape as well as the Berber way of life. Spending two full days and two half days trekking across ancient dried up river beds and sand dunes.

Story

We are Beth and Joey, two colleagues from Julia's House Children's Hospice, and we're embarking on an extraordinary journey through the Saharan Desert whilst raising vital funds for this truly amazing charity. 

We have always wanted to complete a challenge and completing it on behalf of Julia's House makes it all the more meaningful. We cannot wait to join the team of 8 other trekkers, and complete this adventure for a charity we are dedicated and passionate about.

Julia's House is not a typical children's hospice. We provide practical and emotional support for families caring for a child with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition, providing frequent and regular support in their own homes, in the community or at our hospices.

Julia’s House provides frequent, flexible care for children with life-limited or life-threatening conditions to give their parents a much-needed break. I have been a Lead Nurse for the charity for 16 years whilst Joey joined the team last year. Together, we are hoping to raise awareness and much needed funds for our wonderful charity. We see first-hand the difference the organisation makes to families on a daily basis across Dorset and Wiltshire and it is incredible. We feel privileged to work for Julia's House.

Amazingly, Julia’s House has to raise 95 per cent of the money it needs each year to run this vital service, which is why we have chosen to complete this challenge. Your kind sponsorship during these difficult times will continue to make a life-changing difference to these families.

Thank you for taking the time to read our story and we are so grateful for your donation from the bottom of our hearts. Please follow our adventure and support us to reach our target and keep this vital service going.

Thank you, Beth and Joey X




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About the campaign

This trek in the Moroccan Sahara gives you an insight into this vast and diverse landscape as well as the Berber way of life. Spending two full days and two half days trekking across ancient dried up river beds and sand dunes.

About the charity

Julia's House

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No parent expects to live longer than their child, but for many of the families we support, this is a reality. Julia's House, the Dorset & Wiltshire Children's Hospice charity provides frequent respite care for children and support for their families at home, in the community and at our hospice.

Donation summary

Total raised
£3,110.09
+ £539.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,492.09
Offline donations
£618.00

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