The ultimate charity challenge... trek to Everest Base Camp for young adults with cancer! Immerse yourselves deep into the Himalayas and all they have to offer with breathtaking views, souring mountains, deep culture and beautiful people. A once in a life

The Challenge

Follow in the footsteps of the great explorers and join us for an unforgettable trek to the foot of the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest, standing tall at 8,848m. We’ll trek from the picturesque village of Lukla, nestled in the Nepalese Himalayas, to the famous base camp of Mount Everest and back again! Our route allows us to acclimatise gently before reaching high altitude scenery, as it leads us through Sherpa country to this tranquil mountain range of gentle giants. We’ll discover some of the most breathtaking scenery imaginable from start to finish on this unforgettable trek as we make our way to the colourful prayer flags of Everest Base Camp.

Make a Difference

Your participation in this challenge can make a life changing difference to the lives of young adults with cancer. 

"I just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything that you and Ella Dawson Foundation have done for me. I cannot put into words how grateful I am for all of the support you have provided. It has been a breath of fresh air and I really don't think I would be the person I am today without it. I was able to process a lot of trauma I experienced through my cancer journey with the help of Nicky (clinical psychologist) and I will be forever grateful for that. Also, the regular yoga sessions with Katy have been incredible. I have learnt to love my post-cancer self and build strength. Since I have received your support, I have felt less alone in the scary cancer world and you will always hold a special place in my heart."

Thus young person came to us for specialist support to help process the trauma experienced during diagnosis and treatment.We supported this young person with a course of clinical psychology and yoga from our specialist team. A course of clinical psychology costs on average £600-800 to provide life changing differences and help young adults navigate through mental health struggles such has trauma and PTSD. A course of 1-2-1 yoga costs on average £250 to provide a safe space to practice mindfulness, restoration and rebuilding practices. Your participation in this challenge could help fund a holistic programme for a young adult going through cancer. You can help to make life changing differences. Since our launch in 2022, we have provided highly impactful support to over 350 young adults with cancer and their families, thanks to the incredibly generosity of people like you.

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Challenge Highlights

• Gaze up at the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest
• Trek through a tranquil mountain range of gentle giants
• Explore Nepal’s mystical capital Kathmandu
• Witness awe-inspiring panoramic views
• Ascend Kala Patthar for close up views of Mount Everest and the Khumbu Icefal
• 37 trees planted per participant

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Challenge Itinerary

• Day 1 - Depart UK
• Day 2 - Arrive in Kathmandu
• Day 3 - Kathmandu
• Day 4 - Lukla to Phakding (2,600m)
• Day 5 - Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,446m)
• Day 6 - Namche Bazaar to Kyangjuma (3,600m)
• Day 7 - Kyangjuma to Phortse (3,840m)
• Day 8 - Phortse to Upper Pangboche (4,000m)
• Day 9 - Upper Pangboche to Dingboche (4,360m)
• Day 10 - Acclimatisation day at Dingboche
• Day 11 - Dingboche to Lobuche (4,930m)
• Day 12 - Lobuche to Everest Base Camp then Gorak Shep (5,160m)
• Day 13 - Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar and then Pheriche (4,243m)
• Day 14 - Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,446m)
• Day 15 - Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,827m)
• Day 16 - Lukla to Manthali and then Kathmandu
• Day 17 - Kathmandu
• Day 18 - Depart for UK

What's Included

• Return flights from London Airport to Kathmandu, internal return flight to Lukla
• Accommodation and transfers
• All meals on the trek and breakfast in Kathmandu
• Porters and professional English-speaking local guides
• Permits and National Park Fees
• Local English-speaking trekking guides along with a local high altitude medic
• Water for trekking
• Kit bag for trek – includes down sleeping bag and down jacket
• Challenge Medal
• Ella Dawson Foundation T Shirt
• Fundraising Pack & Support from Ella Dawson Foundation Team

What's Not Included

•  Airport tax and fuel surcharges – these are approximately £250 and payable 12 weeks prior to departure
• Personal Travel Insurance – this can be obtained through Global Adventure Challenges
• Visa for Nepal
• Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu, including your celebratory meal
• Tips and Gratuities
• Alcoholic drinks

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The Ella Dawson Foundation will be with you every step of the way supporting you with your fundraising. Thank you so much for choosing to raise money and take on this incredible challenge to make a difference to the lives of young people with cancer and their families.

Responsible Tourism is high on both our priority lists. Preserving landscapes and treating them with respect is standard, and we believe we must find the time to care, not only for the places, we visit but for their people too.

Please note this challenge is organised, delivered and run by Global Adventure Challenges and you may be trekking with individuals raising money for other charities or for themselves. The Ella Dawson Foundation is not responsible for the delivery of this challenge.