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Andrew Smart is raising money for THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF ST MARKS HOSPITAL, MAIDENHEAD

Trekking in Kyrgyzstan July 2026

Supporting St Mark’s for over 50 years; we maintain the gardens, including furniture & planting, & supply daily newspapers. We have provided: a cardiac resuscitator, an ECG module, hydraulic treatment couches, specialised podiatry and audiology equipment, an ultrasound scanning probe, & much more!

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Thank you for visiting my JustGiving page. I am embarking on a trek in Kyrgyzstan in July to raise funds for THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF ST MARKS HOSPITAL, MAIDENHEAD. This charity plays a crucial role in supporting our local hospital, providing essential services & resources that directly impact the lives of patients & their families.

This will be a tough challenge; trekking in remote locations, staying in local yurts, & spending nights under canvas with very limited "facilities"!

We will kick off around the Ala-Archa National Park before heading via the Kalmak-Ashuu pass to trek around Lake Song Kul, where we will stay in local Yurts, at an altitude of around 3000m. Eventually we will descend down to Lake Issyk-Kul & to Karakol, at 1,750m where trek In the ‘Switzerland’ of Asia, camping on the shore of Lake Ala Kul.

I have set a target of £1,500 as this would make a significant difference in our community's health services. Together, we can provide the necessary support that our hospital needs to continue its vital work.

Please consider making a donation today – every little bit helps and brings us one step closer to achieving this goal.

I am funding the trek myself & by donating through JustGiving, you can be sure ALL of your contribution goes directly to the charity. Every penny counts!

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Donation summary

Total
£917.25
+ £177.50 Gift Aid
Online
£917.25
Offline
£0.00

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