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The National 3 Peaks Challenge involves climbing and driving between the three highest peaks in Scotland (Ben Nevis 1,344 metres / 4,409 ft), England (Scafell Pike 978 metres / 3,209 ft) & Wales (Snowdon 1,085 metres / 3,560 ft), all within 24 hours.

Wishes for Kids - www.wishes4kids.co.uk

Wishes 4 Kids has been created to grant a wish for children and youngsters in Leicestershire who are life limited, terminally ill, have experienced life-changing physical or emotional traumas, have suffered major abuse or are diagnosed as HIV Positive. The Charity grants wishes for those of eighteen years and below.

 

Over the last twelve months, Wishes 4 Kids have granted more than 340 children wishes.  The most popular wish request they receive is to visit Disneyland, Paris. At present they have 15 children waiting to go so this is how YOUR donation will be spent.

Sadly we do not have a magical cure for the suffering of these youngsters, however, we can bring a short period of respite. The time when a child has a wish granted is a moment that will be treasured by them for the rest of their life. It is also a time which parents will remember - that time when their child forgot the suffering.

A bit about me

I am 26 and live in Hinckley. I work as a Customer Liaison Officer for Morrison Utility Services. I did my first mountain climb in September 2010 and instantly knew I had a new hobby. It was during that first climb one of my brothers explained to me that people attempt to do the 3 highest peaks within 24 hours. I remember thinking - that’s bonkers, I want to do that! So here I am, less than 2 years later and quite excited at the prospect of completely exhausting myself all in the name of charity.

I wanted to raise money for a children’s charity that is local to my area. I spent a lot of time researching and looking for a good charity that suited my tick list and eventually found Wishes for Kids. It’s a great charity providing happy memories to ill children. It’s nice to know that we can play a small part in putting a big smile on someone else’s face, even if it is only for a short while :)

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