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Gurkha Welfare Trust

Everest at Home

Ever thought about scaling the heights of the great Mount Everest, well why not try it from the comfort of your own home this May?! Take on this epic challenge during isolation, conquer within 12 weeks and earn your medal!
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In the spirit of keeping things moving this year we are encouraging our supporters to join us in setting themselves the challenge of scaling the largest mountain in the world - Starting whenever but completing within 12 weeks, and from the comfort of their own homes.

Open to everyone, no matter your age, health or ability, this is a challenge to keep active during these testing times. Those who finish will be posted a victory medal for their efforts.

Everest stands at 8,848m high and overlooks the most beautiful country of all Nepal. Home to our 500 staff and the thousands of Gurkha veterans and widows we care for, last year the country struggled with the influx of tourists attempting the summit . This year, with the world in lockdown, the mountain is getting a well-earned rest. But that doesn't mean you get to too!

We are asking our supporters to scale Everest with us, by climbing their stairs or walking up local inclines, and achieving the equivalent elevation of 8,848m!

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Gurkha Welfare Trust

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RCN 1103669
The Gurkha Welfare Trust is the leading Gurkha charity. We provide financial, medical and community aid to relieve poverty and distress among retired Gurkha soldiers, their families and their wider communities.

Donation summary

Total raised
£40,383.63
+ £45.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£39,533.63
Offline donations
£0.00
Direct donations
£182.00
Donations via fundraisers
£40,201.63

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