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**Fundraising for Newark Women’s Aid and Newark Food Bank**

**Empowering Women. Supporting Families. Changing Lives**

**The 14 Hike Challenge**

Join me in celebrating the incredible work of Newark Women’s Aid and Newark Food Bank as I take on the **14 Hike Challenge**, a tribute to the 14 remarkable female Mayors who have been elected in Newark on Trent, the 14th Mayor being my best friend, Diane Ledger.

For half a century, Newark Women’s Aid have been a lifeline for women and families, providing essential support, safety, and advocacy to those facing domestic abuse.

Newark Food bank have been providing 3-days’ worth of nutritionally balanced foodstuffs, basic household & baby needs to help single people, couples, families who find themselves short of money and in a crisis for almost 15 years, a valuable part of our community.

**The Challenge**

I will take on 14 hikes, symbolizing the 14 female Mayors. Starting January 1st with the 35km Edale Skyline challenge in the Peak District, hopefully the weather will be kind as I summit Scafell in the Lake District, a few trails in Snowdonia including Snowdon’s Summit, a timed challenge and enjoying the great outdoors in Clumber and Bradgate Park. A hike in the peaks will be a no food hike to support Food Bank, finishing on International Women’s Day, March 8th with a 50km hike starting and finishing at Newark Town Hall supported by Mountain and Moor, our local hiking group. I will be connecting with family, friends, colleagues and no doubt making new friends along the way. Every step I will have the 2 chosen charities in mind and the life changing support they offer.

**Why Your Support Matters**

Every penny raised through this challenge will go directly to:

**Newark Women’s Aid** Offering safe accommodation, emotional support, and empowerment programs for women and children escaping domestic violence.

**Newark Food Bank** Ensuring families in crisis have access to nourishing meals and essentials when they need them most.

Together, we can break cycles of abuse, alleviate hunger, and create opportunities for hope and healing.

**How You Can Help**

**Donate** – Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Click on either of my fundraising pages to support our Newark Town Mayors chosen charities of the year. If you can try and keep the fundraising page totals equal on donations so both charities benefit.

**Support the 14 Hike Challenge today. Together, we can step toward a future of hope, equality, and empowerment. **

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Your support is appreciated, thank you, Kathryn x