On Mon 19th Sept 2016 our world came crashing down. My daughter-in-law to be, passed away due to undiagnosed Cancer. This all happened very suddenly and without any warning, beginning with chest pains in the morning. She died later on that very same evening. This also being 3 days before her 23rd birthday. My son Jay not only lost his best friend but also felt his whole world had fallen apart, a life they had planned together had suddenly been taken away.

Cancer seems to have touched everyone in one way or another! I want to do something practical to help raise funds and to help Jay and I grieve. I have set a big target and will do all I can to help the charity continue making vital progress into prevention, early diagnosis and better treatment and preventative medicines of cancer.

This is a huge challenge as I've never done anything like this before, I'm not sure what I'm most fearful about, not being able to raise enough funds or not being fit enough to complete the 5 day classic Inca trail which encompasses 3 high mountain passes – the highest being 4,200m. This trek will be tough and will certainly test me! 

I hope you'll join me as I challenge myself to complete the Inca trail trek and reach my fundraising target because I believe research into cancer will help us all one day! 

Thank you in advance for your support x 

Challenge Itinerary:

Day 1 – Challenge begins in the Inca Capital of Cusco – in hidden deep in the Andes Mountains. At an altitude of 3,200m, will spend our first day acclimatising by taking a trek around the famous Inca sites surrounding Inca sites. Tambomachay to Sacsayhuaman, then to Cusco (3300). Distance – Approx. 8km

Day 2 – The Inca Trail! Trek KM82 (2,650m) to Huallyabamba Campsite (3,000m). Distance – Approx. 11km

Day 3 – Trek Huallyabamba Campsite up to Dead Womens Pass (4,200m). Descend to Pacaymayo Valley Camp (3,600m). Distance – Approx. 11km

Day 4 – Trek Pacaymayo Valley Campsite up to Runkuraqay Pass (3,950m) & Phuyupatamarka Pass (3,600m). Descend to Winay-Wayna Campsite (2,700m). Distance – Approx. 16km

Day 5 – Trek Winay-Wayna Campsite to Inti Punku (Sun Gate), then to Machu Picchu! Distance – Approx. 5km

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