British adventurer Rosie Swale Pope began her speed trek from Hilsa in west Nepal to Pashupatinagar in the east, going through several high passes like Thorung La, Larke Pass, Tashi Lapcha and Nara. Proceeds will go to help renovate Humla's only hospital that presently serves a population of 50,000 with only one doctor and no laboratory. Three guides, a medical staff, 10 porters and three supporting staff will accompany the 57-year-old grandmother. Interested sponsors can help by donating Rs 100 for every hundred of an estimated total of 2,500,000 steps that she will make during the tour. Rosie spoke of her experiences as a sailor, voyager, adventure, gaucho, cross country runner, trekker and mountaineer at a fund-raising dinner at the Hotel Yak & Yeti on 29 March before flying to Nepalganj on 31 March. Contact Creative Statements at 5522741 for inquiries and donations.