Cheryl's AtacamA Desert Trek

20 March 2009

In February 2009 Cheryl Sayers took part in her third trek – the Atacama Desert – trek to raise funds for Tomotherapy at Addenbrooke's in memory of her late husband Pete Sayers aka Dennis of Grunty Fen.

The Atamcama Desert in Chile is known as the driest place on earth. Cheryl Sayers chose to undertake a personal challenge to trek the desert and volcano Licancabur (5916 metres high) to raise over £2,000 for the evaluation of Tomotherapy – an innovative form of radiotherapy.

On her eight-day trip Cheryl trekked canyons and rivers, saw lizards, llamas, vicunas and flamingos, and found spiritual enlightenment at an Inca Temple.

Cheryl, who works at the LivingWell Health Club at the Doubletree by Hilton hotel in Cambridge said: "My late husband Pete was so strong and resolute when diagnosed with prostate cancer – I watched him on his personal journey through his illness which he survived for years longer than predicted. Healthy people have options. I cannot, I realise, face a physical challenge without wishing to help those less fortunate. Please give generously for this very important study!"

Cheryl also thanks the staff at the Doubletree by Hilton in Cambridge saying they have been "incredible and supportive".

Cheryl was sponsored by JC Leisure Solutions.