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My story

 

Ian & Pauline have proved that you can still make a contribution to society and have adventure, even when you are past threescore years and ten! They joined a group of 11 others intending to do a Himalayan trek in aid of a fantastic hospital for people suffering from leprosy in Nepal. After a two day visit to the hospital and meeting staff and patients, there followed a bus ride of 8 hours and they were at Pokara ready to start the 7 day trek on the Siklis route in the Annapurna region. Seeing the great work the hospital is doing and realising how much more needs to be done was a real incentive for the days that followed!

This hospital gives a comprehensive service to leprosy affected people and their families. It provides multi drug therapy to cure their leprosy and is also renowned for its pioneering work in reconstructive surgery to restore usefulness to damaged limbs. It has teams which go out into the villages to educate and carry out treatment to patients in there own locations. 

In addition, the hospital serves as a community hospital providing A&E, Primary Healthcare and Maternity units. It is financially supported and administered by The Leprosy Mission and run in partnership with the Nepalese government.

Hence The Trek!

It started at 3500 feet and climbed to 10000 feet. Overnight accomodation was in tents.  The terrain made it  a real challenge both going up and down.  The group was united in its determination to achieve the goal and honour the trust of all the generous sponsors. We encouraged and supported each other and shared the wonderful Himalayan scenery  and the 'namaste' greetings of the adults and children of the villages through which we passed. The Nepalese support team were fantastic; nothing was too much trouble.

For all of us, the 11 days in Nepal has given memories which will stay with us for ever.

Many thanks to all our sponsors. Your support has inspired us.

We recommend the trek to anyone. It is the experience of a lifetime!

For more details on The Leprosy Mission see www.leprosymission.org.uk


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Well done both of you - a great achievement! Lots of love from us Donation by Allison & Liu Liu 18/12/09  

Hope you are having a great time. Donation by Alex and Denise 10/12/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done, Ian and Pauline - a great achievement. Looking forward to hearing all about it when you come to Rudgwick. Donation by Anne and Charlie Sanders 08/12/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Ian & Pauline with our love from Brian & Rosalyn Donation by Brian Carey 07/12/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Ronald Throp 03/12/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Great achievement…worthy cause. Look forward to hearing all about it. Donation by Andrew Thornton 02/12/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Jill Shelton 19/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Wow! What a fabulous adventure. I am sure you will have an amazing time. Looking forward to hearing all about it! With my very best wishes. Donation by Jan Walshe 15/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Ian & Pauline, Just read in the Bulletin that you competed the trek. Congratulations and well done Donation by Rod Kitchin 14/11/09  

well done! amazing guts! Donation by ali hollingworth 13/11/09  

£10.00

Have an amazing walk, hope everything fits in the bum bag Donation by Paula Tarrant 21/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Mick Arnold 11/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Wishing you all the best for the trek! Donation by Tim & Ingalill 01/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I wish I was going with you. Although it won't be easy, you'll enjoy the trekking and especially the experience. Good luck. Peter Donation by Peter McMahon 29/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

God bless the two of you - go for it! Donation by Keith and Jenny M 28/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Mark&Elly 18/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck. Ian,just listen to your heart. I am with you if only in spirit!! Donation by Austin @ Mary 17/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Have a great trek, will be praying for you, God Bless. Donation by Christine Wilson 15/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Great job! Get those boots on and pace yourselves! Donation by Andy & Annabel 13/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hi Ian - George Irving forwarded me your link -what a worthwhile cause! We lived in Nepal for many years. Donation by Johnny Walker 10/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Go for it and enjoy! Our prayers are with you both and look forward to hearing all about it. Donation by Vicky Berlis 21/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

We met Ian & Pauline 'by chance' in the Lake District. Very impressed with them as people and their commitment to this project. Travel well ! Donation by George & Jenny Irving 05/08/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Inspirational! Donation by jenny desmond 16/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We will go fishing when you get back. Donation by JMJ 19/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Even Desperate Dan did not cut his finger nails with a lawnmower! You must be toughies! Donation by JFJ 19/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Can I come too? Donation by YJ 19/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Have Fun! Donation by emmaj 19/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by G & M 15/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Surely Pauline isn't 70 - yet! What will the weather be like? Warmer than Schynige Platte Alpine Gdn June 2007? Company will be better! Have fun!! Donation by Hazel, Denise and Antony 11/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Amazing - praying on for you in this great adventure Donation by Philip and Joan 05/06/09  

£100.00
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