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Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

I will be trekking to the base camp of the world's highest mountain for 14 days to raise money for Helen & Douglas House, Oxford's hospice for children and young adults.

The trek is celebrating 25 years of Helen House, which was the first hospice of its kind in the UK. Helen and Douglas House cost £4million to run each year and have virtually no government funding. As I am self funding for my actual journey, every penny that you sponsor me will go straight to Helen and Douglas House.

My journey begins on Friday, 2 May. On 11 May, I will reach Everest base camp at an altitude of 5,357 metres. On the following day, I will ascend to the summit of a neighbouring peak, Kalapatthar, at 5,647 metres. After the recent problems I had with my health this will be pushing me, and as many of you know camping is NOT my scene. So it is only a cause that is very close to my heart that would persuade me to take on such a major challenge.

You can read more about the trek on the Charity Challenge website and more about the hospices on the Helen and Douglas House website.

As a GP I really value Helen and Douglas House and the support they've given some of my patients over the years. We have had close links with their invaluable work through staff and patients, and greatly appreciate their love and care to some of our most vulnerable patients. This is my way of saying thank you and supporting their work.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Helen & Douglas House 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.

Faith Holdsworth

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED ON 11th May! Everest Base Camp reached. It was a very tough challenge. Battling with the altitude was extremely hard, and the camping (down to -12C and snow one night) was quite as bad as I had suspected! However, it was an amazing experience. Thanks to everyone for supporting me. Off and online sponsorship now exceeds £5,000 and continues to rise. Many many thanks.

Well Done! Donation by Anonymous 22/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We really admire what you are doing. Best wishes and prayers Donation by Dave and Helen Wilson 25/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Enjoy this amazing adventure! Donation by Susan Barrington 15/05/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

great cause Good luck and take care! Donation by Lynne & H- friends of Alice 08/05/08  

£10.00

This with thanks for all your care of myself and my parents Mr and Mrs Whiting Donation by Mrs Pat Cover 08/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Mum, I'm so proud of you! Donation by Elizabeth Holdsworth 01/05/08  

£20.00

We all wish you the very best of luck with your trip. Donation by Colin, Chris and Claire 30/04/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Hope carrying the bricks was worth it! Our very best wishes and give Lauren a wave as you pass. Donation by Alun, Nick and Lauren 29/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

It will an experience of a life time - enjoy Donation by Nicola and Fletch 28/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck and Enjoy!! Donation by Russell & Akiko 26/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Very best of luck for your trip and for such a good cause. Donation by Alison & Bernard Goble 24/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Youre inspiring Faith, good luck for your trek. Donation by Chris and Kate 23/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

An amazing thing to do and a great cause to o it for! Hope it goes really well - enjoy it! Donation by Emma Wilson 18/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Very best of luck - happy trekking! Donation by McKend Family 18/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

As high as the mountains... Donation by Ad & Lo 18/04/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

All in a great cause - good luck! Donation by Peter Sargent 16/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck to you- a wonderful cause. Donation by Herbie & Claire 15/04/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Wow how brave are you , may God carry you safely on your amazing journey! Good Luck Donation by sam.bawden 15/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy camping!!!!!! Donation by Anonymous 15/04/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

All that gym work will pay off! I hope you have a wonderful, memorable trip. Donation by Anne Rogers 03/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

best wishes Donation by simon jackson 01/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Faith You are in our thoughts and prayers as you take on this challenge Donation by Angela and Michael 29/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

For keeping on keeping on! Donation by M. Townsend 29/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best of luck.We will be thinking of you. Donation by Freda & Ken Dawes 26/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Wishing you well. Donation by Tricia Fowler 16/03/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck.Beware of Yetis !! Donation by Linda Mylrea 15/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

All the very best for your great adventure Donation by Angela and Doug 06/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

The very best of luck. Donation by Faith Holdsworth 04/02/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck & happy camping! Donation by David, Gail & Stephanie 28/01/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

and the best of British luck!... Donation by Paul Jeffries 25/01/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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