As most of you are aware  Cheryl's son, Mike Lewis, sadly passed away on the 25th November 2015 we believe due to DIB syndrome associated to type 1 Diabetes he was only 20.

Michael had lived with diabetes since the age of 4 but never allowed his condition to prevent him achieving his goals.

The Michael Lewis Foundation has been set up to raise awareness of DIB and hopefully find a cure. Cheryl and husband Tim want to try and prevent other parents suffering the heart break they are going through.

On the 1st July 2016 ( in the very early hours ) Cheryl's fellow directors Matt Moore ( in spirit, due to injury), Joe Griffin and I along with friend Rob Key are going to drag her kicking and screaming up three of Yorkshires highest mountains.

So what is the challenge ?

A 24.5 mile walk taking in the ascents and descents of Pen y Ghent (694m), Whernside (736m) and Ingleborough (723m) and all in under 12 hours !!! 

Cheryl's training regime started as early as 27th December, with a walk around the Arboretum and Park Lime pits. Miles along the local canal network followed. Numerous treks up and down the Long Mynd and the Malverns ( with Josie Hooper) are now starting to pay dividends and on 13th March she completed a 7 mile walk on the Roaches. But we haven't finished with her yet. A trip to Scotland to conquer the UK's highest mountain Ben Nevis is planned for the 30th May as is a trip to  climb Cadair Idris in Snowdonia on 12th June.

Cheryl is determined to complete this challenge for Mike and I would urge you to give her some support and sponsor her on a challenge that will not only see her out of her comfort zone, but will represent a tremendous personal and emotional  achievement.

Thanks in anticipation

Cheryl and her team of sherpas.