Project Hospice Nepal

Thanks to fundraising both in Nepal, New Zealand and the UK and, in particular, a grant of US$350.000 from the Nick Simons Foundation in New York, sufficient funds have now been raised to enable the purchase of the land which lies two miles to the south of the ring road in Kathmandu and is to be the site of the new hospice facility.  The focus of fundraising is now for the cost of the construction and fitting out of the building, the development of palliative care outreach programmes in rural areas and the use of the hospice as an educational centre for the training of palliative care health professionals. Latest Hospice Nepal 3-D view.

Following a generous donation by Joanna Lumley, who is well known for her charity work with Nepali organisations including the Gurkhas, she has confirmed her role as an ambassador for Project Hospice Nepal.

Following a visit to London in August to meet UK supporters of Project Hospice Nepal, Om Rajbhandary, the building developer, has confirmed that the acquisition of the land is progressing well and it is currently anticipated that completion of the purchased will take place early in 2020.

Burkitt Lymphoma support at St Mary’s Hospital, Lacor

The Challenge Fund has this year donated £8,100 to the INCTR (International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research) to cover some of the costs associated with establishing an accurate diagnosis for children who present with signs of Burkitt Lymphoma and their treatment including chemotherapy and supportive care medicines.