Hello all, for those who don’t know, this Christmas marks the 25th anniversary of losing my sister.

Throughout the year I’ve set myself personal challenges each month, some are definitely going to be harder than others.

From Dry Jan (I know, but someone who their other half describes as Oliver Reed, this was a toughy) to No Meat May, to the 3 Peaks, an Anfield abseil to ending with a 25hour treadmill challenge in December…

In October Im trekking to Mount Everest Basecamp. I’ll be trekking all the way to 17598ft and I’ll also be there to mark her 41st birthday. This is incredibly challenging for anyone and most of all a Ginge with a penchant for constant injuries and niggles.

Now, I hate the begging bowl but I’m a firm believer in if you don’t ask you simply don’t get. I’ve set up a page for donations to Meningitis Research Foundation. If anyone can spare the cost of a chippy tea, a brew or simply a roundus poundus I’ll be ever so grateful.

I believe she would’ve achieved far greater things than I ever could, so, this one’s for you Hels x