In April 2027, I am spending nine days trekking The Great Wall of China, raising funds for Highland Hospice on the 40th anniversary of hospice services in the Highlands.

As the only hospice serving adults across the Highlands, our palliative and end of life care services have been a vital source of comfort and support for our patients, their families and our communities since 1987.

Our care increases quality of life by reducing pain and suffering, enabling our patients and their families to make the most of the precious time they have left together. Our rehabilitation and wellbeing team offers an extensive, tailored service to meet the unique and varying needs of those with progressive, life-shortening conditions.

As an independent charity, we rely on our communities both for their fundraising efforts and to help us extend our support out-with the Hospice building in Inverness. Working together, we provide home care in a number of locations, allowing people to live at home for lon