In October 2024, 14 trekkers will take on the Himalayas, as they embark on their journey to the foot of the highest mountain on earth, Everest!
2wish was created out of tragedy in 2012, after CEO and Founder, Rhian Mannings tragically lost her son George, and then 5 days later, her husband Paul. We provide vital support for those affected by the sudden death of a child or young person so that no one should have to go through the pain of their grief alone.
In recent years, members of the 2wish team along with dedicated supporters, have taken on various mountain treks, taking them that little bit closer to ‘the heavens’ and our loved ones who now reside ‘with the stars’. Starting off on home turf, the first treks took place in the UK with the Welsh Three Peaks, and National Three Peaks challenges respectively. But that wasn’t enough for Rhian, and each time a new challenge was presented, a new destination or peak would be chosen. To date, we have successfully completed expeditions to Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Mount Toubkal in Morrocco, and this year, Everest Base Camp in the Himalayas of Nepal.
Along with Rhian, will be 13 other trekkers, including our Bereavement Services Manager for Wales, Helen Thomas, and Fundraising Administrator, Beverley Slocombe. But this isn’t their first experience of scaling mountains in aid of 2wish. In 2022, Helen summited Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. And in 2023, Bev scaled the Atlas mountains of Morrocco.
We asked, Rhian, Bev and Helen how they were feeling about the challenge ahead…
Explained perfectly by our 2wish trekkers, this expedition, although challenging, will pale in comparison to the challenge our bereaved families face every day. Navigating their way through the sudden loss of a child isn’t a situation many people can relate to but, by taking on this feat of hiking resilience, we hope to raise awareness for those suddenly bereaved. Every penny donated to the Everest Base Camp challenge will help to support not only families affected by sudden bereavement but also those who feel the wider ripple effect of a sudden loss, including classmates, teachers, sports team coaches, and first responders, to name but a few.
We’re confident that the team spirit showed, not only with the 2wish team members but, the group as a whole will help motivate and inspire them every step of the way, safe in the knowledge that they will be making a difference to countless individuals back home in the UK.
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We’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has shown their support so far. From expedition administration to kit sponsorship and cake sales, we appreciate every single expression of encouragement for our trekkers as they embark on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to honour our loved ones in the stars. ⭐
14 August 2024
