Ian's fundraiser for St Luke's (Cheshire) Hospice

Ian Green is raising money for St Luke's (Cheshire) Hospice

Trek Sahara 2025 · 9 October 2025 to 14 October 2025 · Start fundraising for this event

Team St Luke's are returning to the Sahara for the 4th time! Enjoy a breath taking 50km (30 mile) trek in the Sahara desert, the third largest in the world. Scale sand dunes battle scorching temperatures, and camp under the stars.

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We're very excited to be offering the Trek Sahara for the fourth time!

Whilst an amazing experience for our supporters, don't underestimate the challenge for those you are sponsoring! They'll be trekking in scorching heat, with no running water, so no showers or toilets for 3 days!

The challenges for each individual taking on this challenge are very different but all have the same aim. To raise funds for our wonderful Hospice which is a very important cause for me personally.

We were incredibly touched by the love and care we received from St Luke's Hospice, Winsford whilst my dad was in their care in 2023. Nothing was ever too much trouble, all information was delivered with such warmth and clarity, but most of all, they made what was such a difficult time that little bit more bearable. Encouraging us to remember the good times and laugh at the silly times.

No amount of money will ever demonstrate the appreciation we have for the hospice, but hopefully completing this Trek will show the love and respect we will always have for this little haven of a place. A place, in which my dad requested to stay during his final days as he felt so safe there. I have never done anything like this before, but thought this would be a good opportunity to give something back to an incredible place. We miss you every day Dad, this Trek is for you!

Since 1988, St Luke's has been providing palliative care to local people, support them in ways which go beyond the scope and funding of the NHS. Last year, St Luke's supported over a 1000 people with a huge range of support. St Luke's are a charity and provide all our care for FREE so rely on the generosity and commitment of their supporters to raise more than 80% of their costs.

Donation summary

Total
£3,765.89
+ £663.75 Gift Aid
Online
£2,940.89
Offline
£825.00

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