ellen tumelty

ellen's fundraiser for Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice

Fundraising for Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice
£2,062
raised of £2,000 target
Event: Trek Sahara, on 7 November 2024
To mark the hospice's 30th anniversary we are putting on a Sahara Desert fundraising trek. Join us on this journey of a lifetime as we trek over 30 miles across the Sahara Desert to raise money for the hospice.

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Welcome to my JustGiving page!

I'm thrilled to share with you an exciting endeavour I'm embarking on: the Trek Sahara challenge. This journey holds a profound significance for me, marking 40 remarkable years since I first stepped into the world of nursing. On 6th November 1984 was the date I started as a pupil nurse at Lewisham School of nursing- I went on to qualify as an enrolled nurse and so my nursing career started and developed. This challenge will be an opportunity to celebrate that, alongside Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice's 30th anniversary.

Trek Sahara promises an unforgettable adventure through the captivating yet rugged expanse of the Sahara desert. As I navigate through this awe-inspiring terrain, I'll be spending nights under the vast expanse of stars, confronting the elements, and embracing the essence of adventure. Yet, beyond personal triumphs, this expedition embodies our hospice's unwavering commitment to providing compassionate care to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses.

For three decades, the Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice has stood as a pillar of hope, offering solace, respect, and support to countless patients and their families. However, sustaining these vital services requires substantial funding, with over £10 million needed annually to keep our doors open.

As we celebrate this significant milestone, I'm reaching out to you for your support. Your donation through JustGiving directly fuels our mission to raise over £6 million each year, ensuring that we can continue delivering personalised care and support to our community.

Together, let's honour the legacy of the Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice and pave the way for a future where quality care remains accessible. Thank you for joining me on this extraordinary journey and for any steadfast support to celebrate my 40 years in nursing.

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About the campaign

To mark the hospice's 30th anniversary we are putting on a Sahara Desert fundraising trek. Join us on this journey of a lifetime as we trek over 30 miles across the Sahara Desert to raise money for the hospice.

About the charity

Community Hospice provides free end of life care to anyone living with a terminal illness in Greenwich and Bexley, supporting around 3,000 people each year. Our goal is to help everyone we care for to approach death in the way that suits their values, beliefs and lifestyle.

Donation summary

Total raised
£2,061.67
+ £505.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,061.67
Offline donations
£0.00

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