Anne climbs the heights for Marie Curie
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A KEITH woman has returned from trekking in South Africa to raise cash for Marie Curie.
Anne Jamieson might not have walked that far in terms of distance – during the five days she covered 66 miles.
However, that figure completely fails to take into account the mountainous terrain encountered in Drakensberg National Park.
One day, for instance, the route meant Anne climbed 3000 metres as she was walking – that's more than twice the height of Ben Nevis.
She was one of 32 supporters of the charity who made the trip in the company of three guides.
Anne said: "Everybody in the group had a story about why they were there.
"Amongst us there were even two Marie Curie nurses. It meant there was a great deal of camaraderie and a shared sense of purpose.
"The trek was very hard work, but the scenery was absolutely incredible. It was stunningly beautiful at times."
Anne decided to go on the Africa trek having spent October last year helping her mother-in-law, the indomitable Nancy Jamieson, with her own annual cycling fund-raising efforts for Breast Cancer Now.
The adventure was dedicated to the memory of her father-in-law William 'Bill' Jamieson.
Anne said: "A lot of people think that Marie Curie nurses only look after cancer patients, but that's not true. They are there for all terminally ill people.
"I wanted to do my own little bit to raise money for them and to also increase awareness of the charity."
Anne, who funded her trip herself, has so far managed to raise £4126.
She wishes to thank both the Speyside Cooperage in Craigellachie and Isla Cooperage in Keith who have donated generously to the charity.
To increase the final total she can hand over to Marie Curie contact her on 07879 647672.
