In June 2025, I have challenged myself to take on the Lake District Mighty Hike to help raise money for people living with cancer. Ok, so maybe my sister challenged me, but I must have agreed to doing this…

I am turning 50 this year and wanted to do something purposeful to mark this milestone. Supporting this wonderful charity, who have supported our family over the years, felt like a really great purpose.

I'd be so grateful if you could help me reach my £250 goal and provide people living with cancer and their families essential medical, practical and emotional support. There are currently 3 million people living with cancer in the UK today. It's Macmillan's goal to be there for everyone from the moment of diagnosis, but they can't do this without donations.

Any amount will be gratefully received and will certainly spur me on with training and the actual event, which at the moment feels like a very daunting distance to do in a day. Since agreeing to do this, the reality has struck that this is slightly longer than walking from our home to York Minster (and certainly not as flat) and a big chunk longer than our average dog walks!

Grandpa Dennis and Grandad John, we will raise a glass in your honour once over the finish line.

Thank you for any support you can give.

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