82 supporters raise £300,000 on Great Wall trek

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Eighty-two supporters raised more than £300,000 trekking the Great Wall of China for St John's Hospice.

A team of 82 supporters from across North Lancashire, the South Lakes and beyond raised more than £300,000 by trekking the Great Wall of China. Split into two groups, they travelled to China in September after months of training, fundraising and preparation. The challenge was undertaken to support St John's Hospice as part of its 40th-anniversary celebrations.

Many trekkers took part in memory of loved ones who had been cared for by the hospice, while others participated to give back to a service that has supported their communities for four decades. During the trek, participants reflected on their loved ones and celebrated the friendships formed along the way.

Catherine Butterworth, director of income generation at St John's Hospice, said the trekkers' dedication had been 'incredible'. She added that the money raised 'will help local patients and families receive the care and support they need during one of the most difficult times anyone can face'. A particularly moving moment came when the group received a video message from a family member whose father had been cared for by St John's Hospice, thanking them for helping others receive the same support.

82 supporters raise £300,000 on Great Wall trek — Image: Westmorland Gazette

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82 supporters raise more than £300,000 on Great Wall of China trekA team of 82 supporters have raised more than £300,000 by trekking the Great Wall of China.Westmorland Gazette · 9 Oct, 06:00
82 supporters raise more than £300,000 on Great Wall of China trekA team of 82 supporters have raised more than £300,000 by trekking the Great Wall of China.NW Evening Mail · 9 Oct, 06:00

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