Hi

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. 

Believe it or not I successfully completed the Trek Sri Lanka Challenge this year to raise money for 'Help the Hospices'.

Why? Help the Hospices is a fantastic charity that supports hospices throughout the UK and helps in their vital work caring for patients and supporting their families through the most difficult of times.

For those that don't know the Challenge was a demanding one which involved:

* Trekking 80km through dense forests, undulating terrain (that means uphill!!) and tea plantations in c35 degrees and 70% humidity.
* Tackling Grade IV rapids; and
* Climbing all 1200 steps of  the Rock Fortress at Sigiriya (and the 1200 steps back down!)

We also had the opportunity to visit the Shantha Sevana Hospice in Colombo, where 10% of the monies raised by the Trek will be going. The money is going towards a new floor for the Hospice - which doesn't sound very exciting, but really makes a big difference to them.

And I also completed the Great North Run on the Sunday following my return from Sri Lanka!!

I know you probably think I'm mad but please help me to Help the Hospices.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Help the Hospices will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

Jackie  xx