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After a four year absence from exercise, feeling very out of shape, I had the bright idea that I would sign up for Deloitte’s Charity Challenge (four challenges in four continents) as a motivating force to get me fighting fit and ready to hike the highest mountain in mainland Spain, carrying my own kit and hopefully avoiding altitude sickness. 

I didn’t hear for quite some time if I had been accepted for the Challenge and was slightly relieved that I wouldn’t be required to participate.  However, lo and behold, the acceptance email did arrive and I now have to get fit – fast – and raise £1,000 for charity, forming part of a massive £1 million overall target.  HELP!!

I have never done anything like this before but fortunately trying to raise money for the three charities - Alzheimer's Society, Mind, and Prostate Cancer UK – is a huge motivating force.  All of these charities are close to my heart, either with close family or friends who have experienced dementia, depression and prostate cancer.  The monies raised will help people in so many ways who are supported by these charities, which are especially deserving as they are often forgotten compared to other bigger charities.

I am funding the challenge myself so all funds you donate will be split equally between the charities.  Finally, I have penned a charity haiku for my charity hike to inspire your generosity:

Climbing a mountain

Fundraising target to meet

Will you sponsor me?

Thank you very much for your support,

Helen

Watch my video here https://youtu.be/NhJjGcL4X4c