Two employees from St Ann's Hospice, Heald Green, took on the immense challenge of walking the Camino de Santiago in an effort to raise money for charity.

The Camino de Santiago is, in fact, a network of routes, stretching from various points in France to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Fundraisers Lisa and Donna took on a 67km stretch of the 'Camino Frances', which begins at the south-western tip of France and extends more or less horizontally across the northern part of Spain.

Lisa, Donna and the previous Events Fundraiser Sam O'Reilly raised a combined total of £8,564 for St Ann's Hospice.

(Image - St Ann's Hospice)

Lisa says: "It was a great challenge to be part of - a very, very hot but great experience. We are proud to do it for St Ann's Hospice and would highly recommend it to anyone who wanted to give it a go."

"We enjoyed seeing so many people on the trek, but it never felt overcrowded or too busy which was nice. We both like walking so it seemed like a great challenge to take on, with lots of comradery on the route too."

Donna says: "During the time we fundraised, both of us gained a new understanding of just how much dedication is given from the fundraising team every single day to raise money. It takes so much effort, especially when times are hard.

"Wherever we were fundraising, either at fairs, packing bags in supermarkets or doing raffles, so many people recognised St Ann's Hospice and had such lovely comments about it.

"We are both so proud to have raised money for our hospice, and it was great to hear so many other people taking on The Camino for hospices near them too."

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