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Morocco trek - Marie Curie Hospice, Liverpool

Trek to the summit of Mount Toubkal, Morocco, and help raise money for your local Marie Curie Hospice, Liverpool, on September 25-29, 2008.

High Atlas Mountain Trek in aid of your local Marie Curie Hospice, Liverpool - September 25-29, 2008

Your challenge starts in the ancient 'pink city' of Marrakech and takes you out to the majestic High Atlas Mountains, dotted with Berber Villages, to begin your trek.

This is a tough three-day trek to the summit of North Africa's highest mountain, Mount Toukbal, at 4,167m. But the physical exertion will be worth it when you look out over the beautiful landscape.

You'll spend two nights camping under the stars and experiencing the rich traditions and spectacular scenery of this fascinating country.

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About your local Marie Curie Hospice, Liverpool

For almost 50 years, the Marie Curie Hospice, Liverpool, has been providing high quality care to terminally ill cancer patients and their families in the heart of the community.

A patient chats with the hospice doctor

It costs £4.2 million a year to run the hospice, with less than 50% of this coming from the NHS. The rest is dependent on fundraising. The 30-bed hospice provides specialist medical and nursing care, with the expert help of multi-disciplined healthcare professionals, to over 3,500 local cancer patients each year.

This care is provided through In-patient, Out-patient and Day Care services and a community outreach service, giving more people affected by cancer access to care. We focus on providing the best possible quality of life for people with cancer and all services are provided free of charge to patients and their families.

This excellent standard of care simply could not be maintained without public support. The money you raise will help your local Marie Curie Hospice, Liverpool, continue to provide this expert care long after you've completed your trek.

What others have said

“I can honestly say I really did have the experience of a lifetime on my overseas trek for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

"I can honestly say I really did have the experience of a lifetime on my overseas trek for Marie Curie Cancer Care. I’d encourage anyone who is thinking about taking part not to hesitate."

"I’d encourage anyone who is thinking about taking part not to hesitate.

"Experiencing a different culture and seeing the fantastic scenery were highlights as was meeting some amazing people and bonding so well as a group.

"However, for me the most important thing was being part of a group who raised over £75,000 to help the wonderful work this charity does to care for people seriously ill with cancer.

The wonderful memories will live with me forever.”

Kathy Hill, Overseas trekker 2007 and volunteer

Morocco trekker

The trip costs

To take part in this event you will have to:

  • pay a registration fee of £100, and
  • commit to raising £1,600 in sponsorship.

This will go direct to helping care for terminally ill patients and their families at Marie Curie Hospice, Liverpool.

Your package includes

  • Flights (including taxes)
  • All transfers as per itinerary
  • Accommodation and meals (as per itinerary)
  • Sightseeing and activities
  • Experienced trek leader

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For more information please email Christine O'Sullivan or call 0151 801 1414