Want to tick off one of your bucket list adventures? Then lace up your boots, gather your friends and take on the trek of a lifetime along the iconic Great Wall of China, in October 2025, all in support of Prospect Hospice.
The local charity is preparing for a nine-day adventure taking place from Saturday 11 to Sunday 19 October 2025.
Not only will participants trek on the wall itself, meticulously built and restored over thousands of years, but they will also trek through wild and remote landscapes with distant views of green rolling hills, mountain peaks and with one of the great wonders of the world as the backdrop.
Jo Hyde, clinical lead in the inpatient unit at Prospect Hospice, said: “We care for more than 1,700 people every year. Every person that walks through the door is helped by our dedicated supporters in some way.
“Working in the hospice has allowed me to witness first-hand the importance of supporting people and their families living with a terminal illness. This trek is not just an adventure; it’s an opportunity to make a difference to the lives of those who need free and compassionate care at the end of their lives as well as their families.”
The registration fee is £395 which includes flights, accommodation, meals, local trek guides and all necessary permits. The hospice would like participants to raise a minimum of £3,995 in sponsorship to help the charity continue providing free end of life care to people in our community.
“We understand that the amount of sponsorship may seem daunting,” said Sheryl Crouch, head of income.
“That’s why we’re launching this bucket list challenge over a year in advance to ensure participants will have ample time to fundraise. Each participant will receive full support and ideas from our dedicated fundraising team.”
The trip includes a challenging five-day trek along the wall and is rounded off with a trip to Beijing and two of its biggest attractions, The Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.
Prospect Hospice will be holding an informal information evening where participants will be provided with lots of information about this exciting opportunity on Wednesday 15 May at 6.30pm at the hospice in Wroughton.
You can find more information or sign up at www.prospect-hospice.net/
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About Prospect Hospice
Prospect Hospice is a charity providing end of life care to people 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. The hospice provides all its services free of charge to patients and this is made possible thanks to generous donations from the community it serves which raises 75% of the £8million it costs each year to operate.
Patient support is delivered in a variety of ways, tailored to the needs of the individual. Specialist teams provide clinical, emotional and practical support to patients and their families delivered at the hospice in Wroughton, Swindon, and in people’s homes.
Prospect Hospice was founded in 1980 and serves a community of more than 300,000 people in Swindon and north east Wiltshire, including Royal Wootton Bassett, Marlborough and Pewsey, plus Lechlade and Fairford in Gloucestershire.
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