Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I am leaving my comfort zone of sitting  in my home with my family who I love more each day to push myself past my limits to raise money for the unthinkable.

Losing a loved one at any age is devastating, but for a young child to lose a parent, their safety, their world , all that they rely on is life changing and heartbreaking. Too many close to me have had their lives changed by losing their parents too young and a very special charity, grief encounters supports one in thirty under 16year olds who have to cope with the loss of a loved one.

I am off to machu pichu where I will leave my family and comforts for 10days to trek in altitudes above 3000m, a far cry from the comforts of my normal training under red lights at Barry bootcamp and Kobox. Here i will trek 10km per day, sleep in tents in low temperatures, all to raise money so that the bereaved young can be helped through their confusing, devastating grief.

For more information on what this incredible charity does please look at www.griefencounter.org.uk

I know we all have so many causes to that we are asked to support, so if you could sponsor me to support those who need it, I would be so grateful.

Now... Off to buy hiking boots, sticks, sleeping bags, altitude sickness remedies and lots of other things that have never been in my shopping lists...

Special thank you to Shelley Gilbert MBE for paying it forward and for setting up this charity that gives children the support that they need at these heart wrenching moments.

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