Team St Ann’s are gearing up for an adventurous challenge
Staff, volunteers, and supporters of St Ann's Hospice will be taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge in June
St Ann’s staff, volunteers and supporters are gearing up for one of the hospice’s more adventurous challenges of the year.
The Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge taking place on Saturday, June 7 will see a number of experienced and amateur hikers take on a picturesque challenge while also raising funds for St Ann’s Hospice.
Volunteer in the Being You Centre at St Ann’s Hospice, Joan Hargreaves is taking on the challenge because she is “aware of how important it is to raise much needed funds for the hospice in these very difficult financial times”.
I also foolishly thought it would be a challenge for me, and maybe my last as I am 70! I have never done anything like this before. I am doing it with my friend who has done many midnight walks with me in memory of my lovely best friend who died in the hospice Joan Hargreaves, Volunteer - Being You Centre at St Ann’s Hospice
Assistant Practitioner at St Ann’s Hospice, Rachel Bridge is also taking part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge along with a number of other members of the Rehab Team at the hospice.
“I am always up for a challenge especially seeing day to day how St Ann’s support and cares for patients with life limiting conditions,” Rachel said.
“I value the importance of fundraising for St Ann’s and I try and find ways to be as supportive and available as I can be. I love walking but I’ve not climbed any peaks, in preparation I have been trying to go on as many walks as I can in between working.
This is my way of being ‘Bold and Brave’, wish me luck!” she added.
Joan and Rachel will be trekking through the stunning Yorkshire Dales, conquering the peaks of Pen-y-ghent (684m), Whernside (736m), and Ingleborough (723m), all while proudly wearing their #TeamStAnns gear.
Events Co-Ordinator for St Ann’s Hospice, Laura Hindley said the Yorkshire Three Peaks is an exciting day out for supporters of St Ann’s Hospice.
“Join us for the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge this summer. Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough feature some of the most beautiful scenery in all of England. We cannot wait to welcome those taking part on the day to raise much needed funds for St Ann’s Hospice!” Laura said.
The three peaks hike is a professionally guided tour with Qualified Mountain Leader(s) certified in mountain first aid.
This challenge is over 24 miles (38.6km) round trip route including over 1500m (5,000 feet) of elevation.