Annette's fundraiser for Love Hope Strength Foundation
Annette Lee is raising money for Love Hope Strength Foundation
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WHY LOVE HOPE STRENGTH?
Having known Jules & Mike Peters, the co-founders of Love Hope Strength, for over 20 years I would like to help raise funds for their amazing charity. Both of them have been diagnosed & received treatment for cancer and their charity helps others across the globe who are affected by this dreadful disease.
LHS provides resources & supports special projects in cancer centres, treatment units & community services in partnership with hospitals & not-for-profit organisations. It provides support when families affected by cancer need it the most. LHS has registered more than 250,000 people onto the blood stem cell register, helping to identify potentential life saving matches.
As a Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor I have had the priviledge of helping Jules and Mike with their fitness and strength throughout their personal health battles. Having had this relationship with the Peters' family I would love to be able to raise as much money as possible to help the amazing & worthwhile charity that they have founded.
You can read more about the Love Hope Strength Foundation & the incredible work that they do by visiting their website Love Hope Strength
THE CHALLENGE
Trekking Mount Toubakl, Morocco 4167m
Together with my daughter Becki Lee, we are embarking on a 3 day trek ascending Mount Toubakl (4 x the height of Mount Eryri - Snowdon). It incorporates an overnight stay in a refuge near the summit.
Becki has been a keen hiker for a few years & has climbed many mountains in the UK aswell as some in Europe. Her highest peak so far has recently been 3203m in Austria.
I, however, am a novice where mountains are concerned having ascended to a height of 2453m in Crete. Although I am fit in my own career I know this will be a challenge for me. I am approaching it with a tad of apprehension being aware of not only the length of the trek but also aware that altitude sickness can kick in above 3000m & temperatures can drop to -10° at the summit. I am a hot weather fan so I will definitely need to push my 'can do' attitude! I will adopt my own mantra that I say to my clients & groups - "The body will go where the mind takes it!' 💥