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UK Three Peaks 24h Challenge – July 2013
The UK 3 Peaks 24 hr Challenge Saturday 6th – Monday 8th July 2013 Trek Report by Satish Shah The group began the walk on Sunday at 7.30am sharp, and completed at 6.59am on Monday – a total of 23 hours and 29 minutes. Participants Ben Nevis Scafell Pike Snowdon Total Walk Time 24hr Overall … Continue reading
Donations in Kenya
In Kenya £20,000 has been donated towards a number of projects, including: Eye operations Artificial limbs Mobile bicycle Wheelchair For photos – see Mt Kenya Trek 2009 In Nairobi, we have funded a kitchen in Gorgan School in the Korkocho slum. Below are some photographs and a report by Princess Anu Dave. SEWA INTERNATIONAL UK … Continue reading
Yorkshire 3 Peaks 2013
The 7th annual Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge Sunday 5th May 2013 Over 530 registered to join us this year. Conditions on the day were tough with rain and cold temperatures – thanks to all who participated and volunteered. Trek stats 3 Peaks – 92 participants 2 Peaks – 168 participants 1 Peak (long) – 91 … Continue reading
Ambulance Donation in Tanzania
This Ambulance will be used in Three District ILALA, TAMEKE, AND KILONDONI, which all come in Dar-es-Salaam Region in Tanzania. The ambulance was donated by SEWA UK from funds raised by Charity Through Adventure. Click the images to enlarge
Yorkshire 3 Peaks 2012
On Sunday 6th May 2012 (bank holiday weekend), we embarked on our 6th annual Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. This sponsored walk/trek covers 24.5 miles and goes across Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough; a total climb of 5,000ft. There is a choice of walk(s) for all – choose to do 1,2 or all 3 peaks. Trek Report … Continue reading
UK Three Peaks 24h Challenge 2012
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Saturday 15th & Sunday 17th June 2012 The total climb of this trek is approximately 9000ft/ 2900m – (around 21 miles walking distance). This option allows both Ben Nevis and Scafell Pike to be climbed in daylight, leaving an easy Snowdon path to be climbed at night. Trek Itinerary 08.00am … Continue reading
UK Three Peaks 24h Challenge 2011
Trek Report by Satish Shah Considering the weather we had success on our epic adventure challenge. All the three mountains climbed well within the 14 hours suggested time so we are treating the Climbing part as success. Next year hopefully can complete the whole event within 24 hours. Total time to complete including road journey … Continue reading
Virgin London Marathon 2012
Sunday 22nd April 2012 SEWA UK (charity no. 1135425) Do you want to run the greatest maraton in the world? SEWA UK has entries for the 2012 Virgin London Marathon and would like to hear from you if you want to raise funds for the charity. To register, you will need to provide the following: … Continue reading
Money Raised
Funds raised by “Charity Through Adventure” ANNUAL TREKS SEWA UK OTHER CHARITIES Mt Kilimanjaro 2006 £61,858 – Ladakh 2007 £42,541 – Ladakh 2008 £31,541 – Mt Kenya 2009 £40,229 £2,831 The Candlelighters Trust Leeds £2,831 The 3 R’s Education Trust Source of Ganges 2010 £16,792 Everest / Island Peak 2012 – £1,500 … Continue reading
Okari Children’s Foundation Kenya
Click to enlarge Letter of thanks – August 2010 To Sewa International I just wanted to say thank you again for the mattresses and the sanitary towels that you so kindly donated to our children. Attached a picture of the mattresses being off-loaded from a truck and being taken to the dormitories. Our children are … Continue reading