An Edgware family are to climb part of Mount Everest to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice.
Five members of the Hindocha family are to take on the mountain’s Base Camp Challenge in October as part of a bid to raise £24,000.
Neha Hindocha, 25, told The HA1 they started fundraising after their grandmother got help from the Kenton hospice in 2009.
“My grandma was very ill for the past thirty years,” she said. “They way they treated her was absolutely incredible.”
The family held a Salsa and Mexican evening last week at the VIP Lounge in Edgware to help fund their trip.
They have already raised £15,000 of their target through events including a trek across the Alps in Switzerland.
Neha’s brother Vishal, 24, said: “The money will pay for nurses and doctors. They receive very little funding from the NHS and almost purely depend on donations. We wish we could give something back to them.”
The family are hoping that their Mount Everest challenge will see them reach their fundraising target.
It is set to be their toughest physical challenge so far and will involve almost two weeks of walking.
Neha said: “We’re trying to go to Box Hill in Surrey, go to the gym, cycling, swimming and walking to increase our endurance.
“We’re climbing to the peak just above the Base Camp, which is 6000 metres over 13 days of trekking.”
You can find out more about their trip and make a donation on the family’s Just Giving page
Showing posts with label Everest Base Camp Challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Everest Base Camp Challenge. Show all posts
Monday, 23 August 2010
Saturday, 21 August 2010
St Luke's Hospice story
By Yixiang Zeng
An evening of salsa moves, Mexican food and cocktails was dedicated to raise money for St Luke's Hospice.
The event, held by the Hindocha family from Wolmer Garden, Edgware, attracted hundreds of guests dressed up as Latino dancers, who enjoyed a fabulous Wednesday night.
Neha Hindocha, 25, daughter of the family explained why they wish to help raise money for the Hospice, she said: “My grandma was very ill for the past thirty years. Last year she was at St Luke's Hospice, the way they treated her was absolutely incredible.”
Vishal, 24, Neha's brother, added: “The money will pay for nurses and doctors, they receive very little funding from the NHS, and almost purely depend on donation. We wish we could give something back to them.”
Among the guests enjoyed the party was Renu Malhotra, 48, from Camrose Avenue, Edgware, who said: “I like the dance, and it's an excellent event. I feel very organised and enjoyable.
“[They've got] great support from their friends, because everyone is at the middle of the week and I don't expect so many people turn out.”
The family is aiming to raise £25, 000 and so far has already got £15,000 under their belt through a variety of events including a yoga workshop, a charity lunch, and a trek during which Neha's mom and dad participated in across the Alps in Switzerland.
Neha told The HA1 they are now gearing up to take on the Everest Base Camp Challenge in October with the hope of raising the rest of the money.
She said: “We're trying to go to Box Hill in Surrey, go to gym, cycling, swimming, and walking, and increase our endurance.
“We're climbing to the peak just above the Base Camp, which is 6,000 metres over 13 days of trekking.”
The team, including the entire Hindocha family, are also preparing their equipment for the trip, such as tents, sleeping bags and trekking boots.
If you would like to raise money for St Luke's Hospice or know more about their adventure, visit http://www.justgiving.com/Team-N-Everest/3
An evening of salsa moves, Mexican food and cocktails was dedicated to raise money for St Luke's Hospice.
The event, held by the Hindocha family from Wolmer Garden, Edgware, attracted hundreds of guests dressed up as Latino dancers, who enjoyed a fabulous Wednesday night.
Neha Hindocha, 25, daughter of the family explained why they wish to help raise money for the Hospice, she said: “My grandma was very ill for the past thirty years. Last year she was at St Luke's Hospice, the way they treated her was absolutely incredible.”
Vishal, 24, Neha's brother, added: “The money will pay for nurses and doctors, they receive very little funding from the NHS, and almost purely depend on donation. We wish we could give something back to them.”
Among the guests enjoyed the party was Renu Malhotra, 48, from Camrose Avenue, Edgware, who said: “I like the dance, and it's an excellent event. I feel very organised and enjoyable.
“[They've got] great support from their friends, because everyone is at the middle of the week and I don't expect so many people turn out.”
The family is aiming to raise £25, 000 and so far has already got £15,000 under their belt through a variety of events including a yoga workshop, a charity lunch, and a trek during which Neha's mom and dad participated in across the Alps in Switzerland.
Neha told The HA1 they are now gearing up to take on the Everest Base Camp Challenge in October with the hope of raising the rest of the money.
She said: “We're trying to go to Box Hill in Surrey, go to gym, cycling, swimming, and walking, and increase our endurance.
“We're climbing to the peak just above the Base Camp, which is 6,000 metres over 13 days of trekking.”
The team, including the entire Hindocha family, are also preparing their equipment for the trip, such as tents, sleeping bags and trekking boots.
If you would like to raise money for St Luke's Hospice or know more about their adventure, visit http://www.justgiving.com/Team-N-Everest/3
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)