We are raising money for East Lancashire Hospice – by taking on Everest Base Camp – March 2024

The idea first came from Matt, who had always wanted to do EBC, and when he put it out there, there was a lot of interest. Like with all things, when it came to actually book it, it was just down to me, Matt and John to take the huge step out of our comfort zone and book it. So on the 1st April 2021, we booked our trip for what seemed like a very distant 3 years time – which all of a sudden is now upon us! We quickly came to realise that this was a great opportunity to raise money for a charity or organization that would really benefit.

The obvious choice was East Lancs Hospice! The amazing work that they continue to provide for over 2,000 patients each year is phenomenal.

From Alex's own personal perspective, Alex has seen first-hand just how much the hospice can help people. In March 2016, Alex's mother, Rosemary, was diagnosed with terminal cancer that had now spread all over her body. There was no treatment that would make this better – and the family were given weeks/months, but told it would definitely be within 6 months. For a family, this is heartbreaking and did not quite know what to do at first.

The support received instantly from the Hospice was second to none. Mum was able to get the respite she needed by going to the hospice when she felt she needed to, but this was a minimum of once a week. She would always come home so happy after her day. There were so many activities she could do whilst at the hospice – arts and crafts, she took part in a choir performance at Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, the wonderful parties they would have together at the hospice, whether it was Easter, Christmas, whatever the occasion.

Although all of the above were amazing for Mum, the best part about it was that she made so many friends and created some special bonds with people that were in the same situation as herself.

Sadly, after almost 8 years after her diagnosis, Rosie passed away on the 12th January this year. Some of her happiest times in her last 8 years were spent at the hospice and now it's time to give back.

We would like the hospice to be able to continue doing the amazing work it does for people, and with that have set a target of AT LEAST £15,000.

This may sound like a lot – but the hospice needs £11,000 per day to run as it currently does, please let that sink in!

We are asking if you could help in any way you can, whether that be a donation or even a share to spread the word as much as possible, or both! Any help towards this great cause will be much appreciated!

Any donation is brilliant, and will go along way to ensure that the Hospice will continue to treat, help and support patients and their families for a long time to come.

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