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Natalie treks to Everest Base Camp to raise £10,000 for hospital
Brentwood Gazette
|November 19, 2025
A WOMAN who was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer has raised over £10,000 for the team that supported her through her treatment at the breast unit at Basildon Hospital, by trekking to Everest Base Camp.
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Natalie Robinson hands over a cheque for the money she raised to the staff at the Basildon Breast Unit donation
Natalie Robinson, 37, from Wickford, set off in September on an 18-day journey to Nepal with her husband, James, to complete the challenge, raising £10,195, thanks to generous support from friends, family, and local fundraising events.
She discovered a small lump and saw her GP the next day. Natalie was referred to Basildon Hospital, where her diagnosis was confirmed in May 2023.
The next month she underwent a mastectomy, followed by 16 weeks of chemotherapy beginning that August.
This story is from the November 19, 2025 edition of Brentwood Gazette.
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