Over the 2 week 2019 school Easter holidays, I am escorting 3 young children as they walk the 79 mile Great Glen Way, stretching from Fort William to Inverness. We are booked into backpacking hostels along the route.

They are raising money & awareness for the Farming Community Network (FCN). FCN support members of the farming community who are experiencing mental hardship, either through depression, stress & anxiety, social isolation or drug / alcohol dependency. I am aware that you have played a big part in setting up the new Facebook page, Mountains for the Mind. I am a member of that group & I too have struggled with my own mental health.

The three amazing children:

Penny is 11 years old & has a rare genetic condition called Turner Syndrome. This is a lifelong medical condition & Penny is registered disabled. This young lady is incredible & is a real inspiration to all who meet her. This is her toughest challenge to date. She is also my daughter.

Dominic is 10 years old & he is Penny’s brother (my son). He is also registered as a young carer for Penny & he is my absolute rock.

Charlie is 10 years old & he is Dominic’s best mate. We all live in the very rural & beautiful county of Shropshire & Charlie comes from a farming family.

In addition to raising money & awareness of this charity, we are also committed litter pickers on all the walks we do & we will be litter picking along the entire route.

Kindest regards
Fran

To be the first port of call for pastoral and practical support of all those in need in the farming community, with a particular focus on farmers and farming families.