Jul 23rd 2026
We’re looking for adventurous supporters to take on a 100km Sahara Desert trek challenge.
Taking place in February 2028, the Sahara Desert Trek is our seventh fundraising trek. Over six hot days, participants will walk more than 60 miles across dramatic desert landscapes, trekking over rocky terrain, towering dunes and remote salt plains. As night falls, temperatures will drop as they camp beneath the stars.
Budding trekkers can find out more at an information evening in Salisbury on Tuesday 20th October.
Stars Appeal Volunteer Challenge Manager, Jo Maslen, who has trekked five of the previous six treks, said: “This is your chance to change your own life, and the lives of patients and the staff who care for them in our hospital. Our treks challenge you from sign-up to finish line – from getting fit and hitting your fundraising target, to trekking tough but unforgettable landscapes, travelling with a big group and being far from home.
“It will be an adventure filled with breathtaking views, golden sunrises and sunsets, treks alongside Berber guides and their camels, evenings around the campfire, and sleeping under the stars. Along the way, you’ll form new friendships, discover inner strengths you never knew you had, and create memories that will stay with you forever. Every step you take will help support Salisbury Hospital. If you have a positive mindset, a can-do attitude, and are ready to challenge yourself, come along to our information evening to find out more.”
Every trekker is asked to raise at least £2,000 for the Stars Appeal, as well as paying their own trekking costs to the challenge organisers Discover Adventure.
Money raised will help towards the £2million we aim to raise every year to fund projects across Salisbury Hospital. These include new equipment, enhancements to buildings, and ongoing projects across the hospital, including support for people with cancer, a dedicated play assistant on the Children’s Unit, and Stars Appeal Wi-Fi.
