Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Oldham is proud to be organising a once-in-a-lifetime trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in celebration of our temple’s 50th anniversary. This milestone is not only a time for reflection and gratitude, but also an opportunity to give back to the wider community.

As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations, we have chosen to partner with Dr Kershaw’s Hospice as our official charity for the next two years. This trek is dedicated to raising vital funds for Dr Kershaw’s, a remarkable local hospice that provides outstanding end-of-life care and dementia support to individuals and families across the North West.

We have chosen Dr Kershaw’s not only because of the incredible work they do, but also because we recognise that the South Asian community often underutilises hospice services. Through this partnership, our aim goes beyond fundraising. We want to raise awareness within our community about the compassionate care hospices provide and to highlight that these services are available to everyone, regardless of background, culture, or faith.

Taking on this incredible challenge are members of our community:

- Anil Kara

- Bhavesh Ashani

- Bhavik Chothani

- Darsh Ashani

- Deepak Pathak

- Geeta Patel (Nardani)

- Khushi Patel (Bhudia) - London

- Minz Ashani

- Nila Patel (Garara)

- Nilesh Patel (Nardani)

- Nimesh Valji

- Rithik Mepani (London)

- Suresh Patel (Garara)

- Suresh Patel (Dabasia)

By supporting this challenge, you are helping us fund essential care, support families at their most difficult times, and spread awareness about the invaluable work of hospices across the UK.

Every donation, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to the summit — and makes a meaningful difference to those who need it most.

Thank you for your generosity and support. 🙏