My expeditions have been an excellent way to raise awareness and money for the charities that are close to my heart.

I decided to support the following three charities and here's why:

Solea
A very dear friend of mine had cancer.  When she was diagnosed, without receiving treatment, she would have lasted only a few months.  Due to incredible medical research she received treatment and lived another full nine years.  Her strength and courage during that time fuelled my motivation both then and now to be strong and get on with things – even when they seem impossible.  When you experience cancer in your life, personally or because someone close to you has it, you feel helpless and wish there was more you could do.  Well there is!  You can support the research and good work done by charities such as Solea. 

Mount Everest Foundation for Sustainable Development in Nepal and Tibet
Having been lucky enough to travel to and explore both Nepal and Tibet I have seen the poverty in which people live and the poor healthcare and education that they have.  These people don’t want our pity but they can benefit hugely from our help.  We can help them to help themselves by providing healthcare, education and schools.

I love the work that this charity does because I’ve been a part of the service treks and seen for myself that every penny donated goes to the cause.

Treetops Hospice
Treetops Hospice is a local hospice near to where I grew up.  The hospice provides palliative care for adults with life-limiting illnesses such as cancer, multiple sclerosis and motor neurone disease.  They offer day care, homecare, complimentary therapy, carers support and bereavement support.  My Mum became a volunteer here which is how I became aware of the charity’s incredible work.  I have been deeply moved by the stories that Mum has told me.  People should never underestimate the difference they can make to another person with support and care.

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Thank you for your support.

Solea
Solidarité et Actions Tignes or SOLEA for short.
Solea is an association registered in the journal official of 20/12/08 number 1584.

The charity was set up two years ago by a group of local women who wanted to support the fight against cancer. The charity collects money for the cancer research department at the Léon-Bérard centre in Lyon. They have given over 20 000 € to them in the last two years.

The charity also organises sport and cultural activities for all in Tignes, France. The activities (Pilates, Theatre classes, Baby-gym, Art, story reading in English and Choral) are primarily attended by local people and seasonaires but tourists are welcome too.

The two parts of the association are kept financially separate; the money for the activities and subscription charges go to pay the teachers and to administration costs of the association, all the profit from the charity side of the activity goes directly to the research department of Léon-Bérard.

The Solea registered office is 4 Les Hauts de Tovière A, 73320 Tignes. Lucy Miller is the president of the association.

Treetops Hospice
www.treetopshospice.org.uk
Treetops Hospice Trust is a Company Limited by Guarantee.
Registered in England: Registration No. 1801708
Registered Charity No: 519540