I cannot quite believe it has been 10 years since we lost my beautiful mum, Cheryl. For those that don't know, we lost mum to Ovarian cancer, a disease that for some, can go undetected for some time due to the symptoms you can get. It was initially detected in 2010 and after a hysterectomy, numerous rounds of chemotherapy and a blast of radiotherapy, she temporarily went into 'remission'. However, it returned and even after further treatment, this cruel disease sadly took her from us in January 2013.

Cheryl, my mum, was truly known for her laugh. Not only was it infectious, it was very loud and people would hear her before they saw her. She was also known for often sporting a red lippy! Cheryl had the most beautiful soul and I can easily say she was taken from us far too soon. I guess I still feel a sense of injustice when I think about how soon.

However, that being said, I haven't had the chance until now to be able to show my gratitude for the care and support The Wisdom Hospice and Macmillan Cancer Support gave to her and my family.

The Wisdom Hospice in particular was truly amazing at helping my mum to feel comfortable and most importantly loved and cared for. They also showed us such support by letting us set up camp in their church and providing us access to a house to shower and if needed, to sleep in.

I have an overall team page that link to separate fundraising pages, to try and raise some money for each of them. I am going to being pushing myself between now and April 2024 with numerous challenges to support the fundraising process.

I will announce new challenges that I have signed up for but as it stands here is what has been decided/booked:

1 - Running 60miles throughout February ✅

2 - Cut my hair and donate it to the Princess Trust on 7th February ✅

3 - Hyrox Cross Fit challenge 1st May - completed with Ange and have done it once more since!!!! ✅

4 - Nuclear Fallout Obstacle course race on 13th May - thank-you thank-you to my friends for joining me!! ✅

5 - Ben Nevis at Night on 1st and 2nd July - thanks again Ange!! ✅

6 - The South Coast Ultra Challenge on 2nd and 3rd September - walking a total of 100km over two days (starting at Eastbourne, up Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters and along the South Downs Way, finishing at Arundel). I have a fantastic team of women doing this with me- Ange, Sophie and Anna ✅

7- Brighton Marathon 7th April- this week!!! 🫣😅

8- PE department rowing 874miles imitating the route from John O Groats to Lands End.

9- Kent Downs 50km Ultra Challenge on 12th October.

If any of these events appeal to you and you would like to join me, let me know! I would love to have some company.