Thanks so much for clicking on the link and looking at this fundraising page!

Firstly what is the challenge?

Harewood House Trail Run - 13km - 15th June 2025

Harmony Energy Run - 10km - 29th June 2025

Athola Bruges - Half Marathon - 12th October 2024

Running Gp at Goodwood - Marathon - 7th December 2025

Whilst 'Jamie Laing Ultra Marathon' this is not... I couldn't manage even 3km in January without feeling physically sick!

Why am I doing this?

I joined as a trustee for WiSE in 2024, and have seen first hand the amazing, and vital work they do in their community.

I attended a 'Memory Cafe' before becoming a trustee, these cafes specialise in providing a space for those suffering with dementia, and their carers (often family members) to meet and make new friends, dance, listen music and chat.

I know first hand how painful dementia can be, after helping my grandad care for my grandmother through it for 10 years, and seeing my other grandmother suffer from the effects. Seeing the effect on my grandmothers, as well as the isolating effect that caring for her had on my grandad, made me realise how incredibly important a place such as the Memory Cafe can be.

Wetherby in Support of The Elderly is a charity which works in Wetherby and the surrounding villages.

Founded in 2003, their activities provide a lifeline for the elderly and their families, with services and social activities including:

Befriending - matching an isolated older person to provide conversation and companionship;

Transport - driving to appointments or meetings where there is no-one to take them;

Memory Cafe - supporting those living with dementia and their carers by providing a place for people to meet, chat, laugh and make new friends;

Wise Owl Cafe for the Community;

Knit, Natter, Craft and Chatter;

Line dancing;

Bingo;

and so much more!

Like a lot of charities, there is a cut in funding as costs increase, and there is less money to share round from local authority funding.