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
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 Share
Thank you to my Sponsors
£250
Steve Jones
£150
Ivor & Sarah
Wow! What an amazing challenge and fantastic cause… enjoy the experience Diane, you’ll be awesome! 😊xo
£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
Richard & Theresa
💪🙏
£100
Dj
Leave footprints, bring back memories.
£100
Jamie Picken
Great work, Diane — such a brilliant cause. I’ve no doubt one of those stars you’ll be sleeping under will be B, looking down and cheering you on. Jamie & Pete
£55
Ed Williams
You go gal!
£55
Melissa Wyatt
This is a charity very close to my heart as you know Diane, thank you so much for doing this, such a worthy cause 💛💛💛
£50
Nicol
Wow - that is impressive! What a great thing to do.
£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
Spike & Gill
£50
Jeannette
Take plenty of wet wipes. Good luck you nutter - excellent cause xx
£50
Michael Thomson
What an amazing idea! Wishing you a wonderful experience. Bravo!
£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
Eddie Cheung
Sounds fun! I'm sure it'll just be like a walk in the park! Good Luck!
£50
Karin & Andrew
I love you've taken action following the funeral. I hope you love your max experience & raise your target Bravo 👏
£50
Hu And Kate Fergusson
Keep smashing it Diane! Love hugs and hydration* Hu, Kate Tom and Alex xxx *to be supplied at a later date
£50
John Reid
£50
Kath D
What a fantastic challenge for an important cause. You'll do brilliantly xxx
£50
Susan C
Wow - that’s a challenge and a half but know you will smash it. Good luck xx
£44
J Bowman
Go Di!
£44
Martyn Brooks
£44
Sheona
Good luck, Di!
£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
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
£35
Poppy Jones
have fun in the sahara 🐪
£30
Sara George
What an amazing thing to do
£30
Julia Galliers
I'm soooo impressed that you're doing this Diane. Well done!!!
£30
Marga And Matti
Go Diane! What a fantastic challenge for a brilliant cause xx
£30
Sabrina. X
Good luck! Xxx
£30
Nina Miles
Good luck Di!
£30
Fiona Fong
Well done Di and friends. A worthy case and adventure.. pack those blister packs! 😎🚶
£30
Fay Chung
£25
Sandra Mcvann
What an adventure this will be , I can’t wait to hear all about it ! Good luck Diane
£25
Stuart Costley
Saharan Legend x
£25
Linda Campbell
What a challenge for such a deserving cause. Good luck xx
£25
Fran
You’ll love it! Next stop Vision Quest
£21
Jules Maxwell
Go girlfriend!!!
£21
Carley Hennah
Go for it Diane!
£21
Deborah Garvey
Go Diane Goooooo! What an amazing thing you’re doing for such a good cause. 😊x
£21
Laura Chow
Good luck!
£21
Fiona Notman
Go for it Diane! Lots of love from Fi x
£21
Mari :-)
£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
Nina Munday
Good luck!
£21
Melinda
Super cool! You're awesome!
£21
Frankie
Go for it Di!!!
£21
Ming Liu
If you don't do it twice and once with no shoes on we will be very disappointed.
£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
Cecilia Kingston
£20
Helena Jones
£20
Caroline Rook
Good luck Diane! Xx
£10
Lorraine & Jim Stark
You will do amazing can't wait to hear about it!!
£10
Dommy Monty
Wow, what an incredible challenge an adventure. Super proud of you and for a fantastic cause.
Sand and no shower??? You deserve every penny you get. So proud of you doing this xxx