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I have been volunteering at St Joseph's Hospice for the past two years and have been blown away by the services they provide. These services are provided to all members of the community regardless of race, faith or creed. Everybody, those nearing the end of life and those with life-limiting illnesses is treated with care, dignity and respect.

So despite my advancing years and creaky bones I have decided to drag myself across a blisteringly hot desert to raise much needed funds to enable the hospice to continue its good work. After the trek we will be completing a community project (painting a school/hospital)   watch this space.........

This blog will follow my preparation over the next 11 months and the trek itself. I'll try to keep it amusing and not bore the pants off you.

Please dig deep and thankyou in advance.

Thanks to the following for their pledged support:

Dad: £10 per month

Dan: Spelling jar

I am happy to accept challenges to secure donations (nothing naked!)