Nepal? No problem, says trekking mum

The Hospice of St Francis’ medical director will swap stethoscopes for walking boots as part of a fundraising trek around Nepal in aid of the Berkhamsted-based palliative care service.

Dr Sharon Chadwick, 50, of HollybushClose, Potten End has worked for the Hospice for 12 years, and has signed up for the charity’s annual trek in autumnto fulfull a lifelong dream.

Sharon Chadwick is getting set for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Nepal for the Hospice of St Francis, where she works

placeholder image — Sharon Chadwick is getting set for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Nepal for the Hospice of St Francis, where she works

.Mum of two Sharon said: “‘I’ve always wanted to go to Nepal. I love the mountains and I enjoy being active, so to be able to do something I want to do so much and be able to raise money for the Hospice at the same time – how could I not do it?”

Sharon aims to raise £5,000 for the hospice – to sponsor her, visit justgiving.com/Sharon-Chadwick1.

The trek is open to all but requires a registration fee of £340 and minimum fundraising of £3,300, half of which covers the cost. Sign up at stfrancis.org.uk/events or email [email protected] or call 01442 869555 for more details.