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Max Clifford gives a boost to seriously ill children and their families

Together for Short Lives is today celebrating a £180,000 grant, donated through the generous work of Max Clifford who is a Patron of the charity.

Proposed Assisted Suicide Bill Scotland

Margo MacDonald MSP laid down a proposal for a Bill on assisted suicide on 23 January 2012, the proposal is subject to public consultation, which is open until 30 April 2012.

Together for Short Lives comments on announcement of Palliative Care Funding Pilots

Together for Short Lives comments on today’s announcement of the sites for the Palliative Care Funding Pilots.

Challenge

ThunderWalk

Date: 12 May 2012 - 13 May 2012

Event type: Challenge

This team-based endurance challenge will see individuals tackle 54 miles of some of the best walking trails the UK has to offer – the challenge being for each team to complete the route within 24 hours.

Trek to Machu Picchu

Date: 27 Jul 2012 - 05 Aug 2012

Event type: Trekking

Trek Peru is an inspirational and challenging charity trek along the Inca Trail culminating at Machu Picchu, lost city of the Incas.

Kilimanjaro Summit Climb – Lemosho Route

Date: 07 Oct 2012 - 18 Oct 2012

Event type: Trekking

Your trek starts in the rainforests of Lemosho Glades and heads upwards as you acclimatise on Shira Plateau. From here you will catch a glimpse of your goal Kibo, Kilimanjaro's main ice-capped peak.

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