On the 24th of September I will be abseiling 160ft down St Thomas' hospital to raise money for the incredible Evelina London Children's Hospital!

The Evelina is 1 of 2 specialist children's hospitals in London, caring for children and babies suffering from some of the most severe, unwell and life changing illnesses from all over the entire country and south of England. 

Please support me and donate anything that you are able to give as I take on my most challenging physical feat to date and help me make a difference to the lives of sick children and their families!

Those who know me, will be able vouch that I have spent the last 10 years volunteering and fundraising for charities far and wide, from large scale NGOs to founding and supporting grassroots community organisations. HOWEVER THIS WILL BE MY BIGGEST and SCARIEST ever fundraising for MYSELF, having never abseiled before in my life!

This cause is extremely personal to me. Not only as a Doctor working for the Evelina's Respiratory team having seen the work and pain, but also a family member, having experienced firsthand the impact severe childhood illness can cause to the quality of life have for a child and their entire family.

The reason I joined healthcare, and to become a Doctor was to help young children and their families dealing with illness and complex needs. Help me to continue helping those by supporting one of the most stand out organisations to do this.

More about our personal story can be found on the Cystic Fibrosis Trusts' page,  raising awareness for CF Week 2022: 

https://www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk/news/cf-is-just-one-part-of-me-and-definitely-not-the-most-important-part-of-me-kareem-and-yasmins

By supporting me to reach my fundraising target on this adventure, you are DIRECTLY supporting the families of those children who come to the Evelina for help and treatment.

Your money will go towards:

- Creating a sanctuary and play spaces for children in the hospital

-Investing in innovative equipment and technology

- Support the pioneering research that makes the Evelina one of most internationally recognised names in childrens healthcare