Connie and Laura’s Everest Base Camp Challenge

Friday 7th March 2025 - Sunday 23rd March 2025

£1,610.00 +£322.50 Gift Aid
raised of £1,500 target by 49 supporters

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Fundraising in aid of:

British Heart Foundation

Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. We raise money to research cures and treatments, so we can give people more time with the ones they love.

Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre is recognised as The Hospital Of Hope, and this is made possible because of the fantastic and committed support of our donors and fundraisers.

Woody's Lodge

Our vision here at Woody’s Lodge, is to provide an inviting meeting space for veterans of the Armed Forces, Emergency Services and Reservists to re-engage with life, their families and their communities.

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Hi Everyone,

It’s Connie Rees & Laura Sidney here! Let us introduce ourselves.

CONNIE: 👮🏻‍♀️
I am currently a serving Police Officer of South Wales Police & a Royal Navy Reservist at HMS Cambria, Cardiff. I am turning 33 shortly and I am a Bridgend girl! When I’m not working I love to spend time travelling 🧳, walking or spending time on the family farm. I can’t wait to see some Yaks 🐮 on the way up to Basecamp and taste a local Yak Burger 🍔 whilst also enjoying the Nepalese culture.

LAURA: 🎤
I recently turned 30, I live with my amazing grandparents in Usk! I have recently started a new job as an Operational Support Grade officer at HMP Prescoed & HMP Usk. I am also a Royal Navy Reservist based at HMS Cambria. My true passion is singing 🎶. I previously sang with the National Opera and I have also appeared on ‘The Voice’. Maybe I will sing a tune when I reach the top.

We both became close friends during our initial training with the Royal Navy Reserves⛴️. As we both got each other through that challenge, we are hoping now to support each other through this next one!

In March 2025, we are taking on the challenge of hiking to Everest Base Camp in Nepal.

The trip will take place on the 08/03/2025 - 22/03/2025.

Mount Everest is one of the most revered and legendary, natural wonders of the world. Not only will we be ticking this trip off our bucket list, by seeing this mountain up close at Basecamp. We will be raising money for charity!!

The hike which is a two week trip, will lead us over suspension bridges, a glacier and into the heart of the warm rugged Sherpa culture. We will reach Basecamp at 5,364m (over 3.5 miles!) to the base of the world's tallest mountain. During the trip we will be hiking 3-8 hours a day over various terrains, whilst also acclimatising to the reduced oxygen levels.

Whilst taking on this challenge we would like to raise money for the following charities, the British Heart Foundation, Velindre Cancer Centre & Woody’s Lodge.

We are personally paying for the trip ourselves, out of our own pockets. So 100% of the money raised will be going directly to the charities!

So all contributions to our chosen charities will be greatly appreciated ♥️

You’re more than welcome to follow our training updates and trip highlights via our social media platforms!

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Why we are funding raising for the British Heart Foundation

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Connie: Over the next few weeks I’d like to tell people why I’m fundraising for my chosen charities. My first chosen Charity is the British Heart Foundation. This charity is particularly close to my heart ♥️ as my Dad was born with major heart problems. He had his first heart surgery at the age of 11 in London. He has continued to have heart problems which has resulted in him having a number of operations over the years. The last one being in October 2024. I am very grateful to the British Heart Foundation, because of their pioneering research, my Dad is still going strong and still full time farming. My family can’t thank them enough!

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As you imagine there is long list of kit that is needed to get us through this trip. But thanks to Manager Emma at Helly Hansen, both Laura and I have been well and truly kitted out. All kit purchased has been paid for, from our personal pockets. A reminder that 💯% money raised on this page, is going to our chosen charities. So thank you to everyone who has donated.

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Steph Hopkins

Good luck with it! Sure you'll smash it with a massive smile on your face as usual! Excited to see all the photos from your trip! Woo hoo!

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Anne & Geoff Evans

Good luck

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Debbie

Go for it, Connie! If anyone can do it, you can! X

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Ingrid and Mike

Wonderful charities, fabulous challenge , good luck both xxx

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Mags bugler

Good luck Connie for a great cause 🥰

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Paul and Chris

Good luck for your fantastic adventure. You’ve got this Connie. All the best from The Troakes Family x

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Jacky and Neale

Best of luck. Be good and stay safe and have a good time.

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Rob & Jane John

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Annette Stone

Go for it.

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Catherine Perkins

Good Luck Connie, but you won’t need it! I know you’ll smash this! x

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Hopkin Joseph

Good luck Connie

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Lex & Fliss

Good luck Connie!

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Beth Jones

Wishing you all the best.lots of love Beth and girls

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Fiona Williams-Jones

Good luck Connie from all at Pant Ruthin xx

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Gwyneth + Rob

Good luck Girls. Xx

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Elizabeth Lakin

What a challenge!! You’re a Force of Nature!!! We wish you all the best and stay safe!!

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Liz & Neil Campbell

Good luck Connie. X

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Chloe Phillips

You’re amazing 🩷

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Richard & Myf

Good luck xx

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G Unit

You’re an absolute legend - love you

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Suzanne Hill

Good luck and enjoy 😉😘

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Lucy

Good luck girls, not that you’ll need it!🍀😉

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Robert Govier

Good luck Connie, what an amazing challenge 💪 BZ!

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Liv Quinn

YES Ladies!! What worthwhile causes. You two are amazing xx

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Fraiser Morgan

Goodluck Con! Fantastic cause!

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