Bamford & Norden March 2020

Nurses take on the challenge
of a lifetime for Hospice care
Two nurses at Springhill Hospice are taking on the challenge
of a lifetime to raise money for Springhill Hospice.
Paula McNally and Hilda Wild are taking on a once in a lifetime trek, this October, to the Kerala area
of Southern India where they will explore and experience some breathtaking sights as well as volunteer
in a local children’s hospice.
The challenge will involve trekking for up to seven hours a day for four consecutive days across uneven
terrain and in high temperatures, climbing to a height of 2,640 metres and following a route through the
highest tea estate in the world. They will cross the second highest peak in South India and trek through
the rolling grasslands of the Western Ghats.
At the end of their trek Paula and Hilda will spend
two days helping at a local children’s hospice. The
hospice cares for children with Cancer, alongside
providing support for their families.
Speaking about the experience, Hilda said, “We are
taking on this challenge trek to India for Springhill
because it’s a wonderful place that deserves our
support. We’re really excited about taking on this trip
and in particular having the chance to spend some
time at the local children’s hospice and to share
some of their experiences. That might be harder than
the trek itself - and that’s a big challenge.”
“Its hot days, cold nights, strong sunshine and the
Hilda (left) and Paula (right)
possibility of rain, camping overnight on the hills with
a hole in the ground for a toilet and cold water showers,” Paula added. “The beautiful countryside should
make up for it though and spending time with the children will be a real chance to give something back.”
“It’s going to be a big physical challenge but we’re ready for it,” Hilda went on. “We would be grateful for
anyone to support our fundraising for Springhill if they can.”
To help Paula and Hilda with their fundraising drive supporting Springhill, you can make a donation online
at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/paula-and-hilda-india2020.
For information about the South India trek taking
place from 8th to 18th October and how to sign up,
visit www.springhill.org.uk/challenges which also
includes challenge treks to Mount Toubkal in
Morocco and the Yorkshire Three Peaks.
To get involved
Keep any eye out on social media
visit our website www.springhill.org.uk facebook/springhillhospice
email fundraising@springhill.org.uk
twitter@springhillhosp
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