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Yorkshire 3 Peaks 2009
209 participants took part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge on Sunday 3rd May 2009. The Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge is a 24.5 mile distance, and a total climb of 5000ft. 195 walkers and 14 volunteers took part. Overall, we raised £11,885 including gift aid and tax relief. A big thanks to all participants and … Continue reading
Ladakh 2008
Sewa International organised a high altitude trek to Ladakh again for 2008 24th August to 13th September 2008. Funds raised: £31,541 Satish Shah, Trek Co-ordinator Reports. Facts: – This trek is graded D, similar to Mt Kilimanjaro, but Stok Kangri is graded E. – The group has raised £31,541, and the trip itself was self-financed. … Continue reading
Ladakh 2007
Sewa International organised an 8 Day High Altitude Trek to Ladakh From 1st – 14th July 2007. Satish Shah, Trek Co-ordinator Reports. Facts: – The group flew to Leh, at an altitude of 3500 meters. – The group crossed three high mountain passes, summiting Palam Peak, 5360 meters and Stok Kangri (optional), 6114 meters (20130 … Continue reading
Sky Dive 2007
Sewa SKYDIVE RAISE £37,480 FOR LOCAL CHARITIES By Janak Shah, London Facts: – Took place on 23rd September 2007. – The sky dive was in aid of Macmillan Cancer Research and Refuge – Funds raised: £37,480 Report Looking down past clouds and birds, at the spectators below, knowing that you are about to plummet 13,000ft … Continue reading
Mt. Kilimanjaro 2006
The Mount Kilimanjaro trek was organised for the very first time by Sewa International. 23 Participants completed the trek from 11 July to 18 July 2006 (12 were from Bradford and Leeds) and with ages ranging from 16 to 58. Sewa International have raised a phenomenal £61,858 in funds to date. The organisers would wish … Continue reading