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Diane is trekking the Sahara for St Christopher's

Trekking across ancient dried up river beds, sand dunes and vast sun-baked plains...

In November 2026, I'm venturing into the heart of the Sahara on an unforgettable trek across golden dunes and diverse desert terrain. The trip includes two full days and two half days of trekking in intense heat and camping under the stars each night. 

It will be a difficult but incredible challenge all for a good cause. 

Why I'm supporting St Christopher's

St Christopher’s Hospice exists to promote and provide skilled and compassionate palliative care of the highest quality.

Their vision is of a world in which all dying people and those close to them have access to appropriate care and support, when they need it, wherever they need it and whoever they are.

They rely on the generosity of their community, through fundraising campaigns like this, to continue providing our specialist palliative care and familiy care services free of charge.

Thank you for your support.

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Diane goes trekking across the Sahara...EEK!!

Wednesday 11th Mar
If you know me well you will know that:
  • I hate sand
  • I hate camping
  • I hate not having access to a shower
So you’ll understand just what it means for me to take on “Trek the Sahara 2026.”

Why am I doing this? At my friend’s funeral last year, we were encouraged to challenge ourselves and step outside of our comfort zone to honour her memory, and the Sahara Trek definitely hits that mark for me. But I’m going to do it, just because I can - if I manage to overcome my fears!

2025 took precious friends too soon, and hospices played an important part in the final stages of their journeys. St Christopher’s Hospice is widely respected and invaluable in our local community, but funding is limited, so they rely mainly on donations.

I hope you’ll support me in my fundraising efforts; every penny raised will help St Christopher’s Hospice continue their outstanding work.

Please give what you can. Thank you so much, Diane xx

Thank you to my Sponsors

£250

Steve Jones

Sand and no shower??? You deserve every penny you get. So proud of you doing this xxx

£100

Wingka Wan

You can do it Di.💪💪 Good luck! Wink & Oscar ❤️❤️

£100

Jessica And Jason

My dad had amazing care from a hospice at the end of his life. Thanks for taking on this challenge for a really important cause.

£100

Dj

Leave footprints, bring back memories.

£55

Ed Williams

You go gal!

£50

Susan C

Wow - that’s a challenge and a half but know you will smash it. Good luck xx

£50

Alex Eeles

Have fun!!! 😁

£50

Raymond Cheung

Good luck, sis!

£50

Rosie Yoga X

Amazing! Go Girl!!! Great cause x

£50

Sarah, Guy And Kids And Kitties Xxxxx

I know your hang ups, so I know this is a big deal! I also know you’ll smash it because you’re awesome. Loads of love xxx

£50

Nicol

Wow - that is impressive! What a great thing to do.

£50

Jeannette

Take plenty of wet wipes. Good luck you nutter - excellent cause xx

£50

The Shorts

Wow Diane. You are a dark horse. You have got this. So proud of you my dear. Such a n amazing cause. Xx

£50

Kath D

What a fantastic challenge for an important cause. You'll do brilliantly xxx

£50

Karin & Andrew

I love you've taken action following the funeral. I hope you love your max experience & raise your target Bravo 👏

£44

Emma Johnston

Good luck Diane, wishing you all the best and welll done you in help a great cause. I hadn’t heard of the charity but what amazing people. Xx

£44

Alexandra Bourdelon

You go girl! Also what kind of shoes does one wear to hike in the Sahara?

£44

Tina, Iain, And Girls

Di, Despite the challenges you will face, I know you will enjoy this experience of a lifetime (type 2 fun!!) Txx

£44

J Bowman

Go Di!

£35

Poppy Jones

have fun in the sahara 🐪

£30

Fay Chung

£30

Marga And Matti

Go Diane! What a fantastic challenge for a brilliant cause xx

£30

Fiona Fong

Well done Di and friends. A worthy case and adventure.. pack those blister packs! 😎🚶

£30

Sabrina. X

Good luck! Xxx

£30

Nina Miles

Good luck Di!

£25

Fran

You’ll love it! Next stop Vision Quest

£25

Sandra Mcvann

What an adventure this will be , I can’t wait to hear all about it ! Good luck Diane

£21

Ming Liu

If you don't do it twice and once with no shoes on we will be very disappointed.

£21

Frankie

Go for it Di!!!

£21

Laura Chow

Good luck!

£21

Melinda

Super cool! You're awesome!

£21

Cecilia Kingston

£21

Fatma Aydogdu

What an amazing cause and challenge! Cannot wait hearing your stories! At the end of it, you might be converted as SAND lover😂. You will smash it! Good Luck lovely Diane!! Xxx

£21

Mari :-)

£21

Kirstie Clark

Pendleside hospice was a great support to mum and dad when they were falling between NHS cracks. St Christopher’s is where it all started - it’s an amazing thing you are doing, and I know how you feel about camping! :-) Go Diane!

£21

Jules Maxwell

Go girlfriend!!!

£20

Caroline Rook

Good luck Diane! Xx

£10

Dommy Monty

Wow, what an incredible challenge an adventure. Super proud of you and for a fantastic cause.