Freya Dawson
Freya's Trek to Petra!
Fundraising for M2M Foundation
Story
2023 is the time for me to get those walking boots back on and bring awareness to the amazing job that Ed and Lois Jackson are doing with their charity Millimetres 2 Mountains.
For those of you who don’t know Ed’s story and how M2M came
to life, follow this link and prepare to be inspired and understand a bit more as to why I continue to embark on these mad challenges!
https://www.millimetres2mountains.org/our-story/
For those who’ve followed previous adventures including Gran
Paradiso (almost!) and Iceland, you’ll know I am yet to have faced a hot challenge. So, I’ve decide to push the boundaries once more and on April 22nd I will be heading to Petra to take on a 75km trek across the unforgiving Jordanian desert! Temperatures set to be 35+ degrees, sandstorms, sand in boots and other places you don't want sand! Chaffing thighs, trying not to run out of water, scorpions prone to inviting themselves into tents – ready to donate yet?! I am genuinely
scared about this one, I do not do well in extreme heat!!!!
Every year M2M take beneficiaries facing mental health struggles because of adversity on challenges across the globe. These trips act as the catalyst for change after which they offer on-going support in the form of life coaching, funding towards therapy, career grants and much more to ensure the individual can realise that change and take steps towards a brighter future.
This is one of 3 events this year (details of others to
come) I will be participating in for M2M and it is all in aid of spreading the word about the inch wide, mile deep approach that the charity has to help change the lives of the beneficiaries they support. People who have suffered significant trauma and have found a safe space in M2M to help them heal and trust in the power of nature and the great outdoors.
As a trustee of the foundation I have seen first hand as to what impact the money donated has on these individuals who deserve the platform and support to feel a sense of purpose again post traumatic experience.
Any donation great or small will be really appreciated. Thank you. X
