I've had lots of dealings with hospices and I've always found them inspirational places: warm, human and real! Nothing is too much for the staff; they are compassionate, but will be straight-talking if that's what you want; and they help you face the future with hope, and - quite likely- a smile. I read about this trek when I went into Dove House to visit a friend, and thought, "Yes! That's something I can do to help!"

Now, August: Thanks to the generosity of so many people, I have reached my target set by Dove House. But could I ask you to sponsor my son, Patrick, instead? He is doing the same trek with me, and also in aid of Dove House. Perhaps because he lives in London and Dove House is not so well known there, his sponsorship is lagging behind. His page is at:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/patrick-van-straaten-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL