A GROUP of Islanders has hiked Peru’s Inca Trail – braving altitudes above 13,000ft – to raise over £40,000 for a dementia charity.
The team of 17 took on the four-day walk in September, with the total funds raised recently announced.
The participants were all self-funded, paying for flights and accommodation themselves, to ensure that all donations received went to Dementia Jersey.
Among the trekkers was Fatima Luis, a care worker who was inspired by her patients to take on the challenge.
Speaking earlier this year, she said she would keep the people she had cared for in her mind while on her journey.
Dementia Jersey’s income and engagement co-ordinator, Nadine Jagger, said: “We are incredibly proud of our group of trekkers and their amazing achievement.
“We couldn’t have asked for a better bunch of people to be part of our first fundraising trek. The support they showed for each other along the way was admirable.
“We’re very grateful for their dedication and generosity in taking on this challenge and raising such a significant amount for Dementia Jersey.
“The funds raised will go towards supporting people in Jersey affected by dementia and will make a huge difference to so many lives.”
Ms Jagger added that the charity would be seeking fundraisers to join another expedition next year: “After hearing great things about the Kilimanjaro trek from our trek partner, Discover Adventure, we’re really excited to be able to offer this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
“It’s another great opportunity for people to challenge themselves to do something very different while raising money for an important cause.”
