Most of you know that I have been working at Child Action Northwest now for over 10 years. It is a fantastic regional charity that helps thousands of children, families and vulnerable adults every year. These last few years have been difficult as we have seen the level of need rise significantly and the amount of funding available to put in support reduce. This means that we are increasing our fundraising activity to ensure we can provide support where it is needed.

Step up for CANW is 10,000 steps a day challenge, throughout January, to raise money for children and families across the North West that need our support.

With your support we hope to strengthen individuals, families and communities so that children and young people can lead healthy and meaningful lives, with the opportunity to succeed in school, to grow up to enjoy healthy relationships, have access to training and employment opportunities and to be successful in the world of work.

Working full time for the Charity gives me little time during the week to walk as I am sat behind a desk most of the time. Many days I am only walking about 3000 steps so to up this to 10,000 a day for the whole of January will be a challenge for me!

Thank you for all of your support!