I cannot believe it was nearly 2 years ago that so many of you kindly supported my 100km, 23 hour walk along the Thames helping me to raise over £2k for First Touch.

In a recent moment of madness I somehow agreed to again don my walking boots / head torch and on 14th - 15th Sep will be attempting to climb the 3 highest peaks in the UK in 24 hours (or as close as possible).

I will be doing this alongside 9 colleagues from Close Brothers and together we are hoping to raise over £6,000 for Jigsaw4U, an incredible charity local to us in Wimbledon which looks after children who have suffered family bereavement, abuse or mental health, helping them to put the pieces back together.

Whilst it is neither an exotic or unusual challenge, with only 5 weeks to train and never having climbed Ben Nevis, Scalfell Pike or Snowdon it is very daunting. 12 hours in a minibus almost sounds worse.  

I know the only thing that will keep me moving is the money going to a good cause. I would therefore love it if you could afford to make any donation however small to get me through the pain.  

Any tips / mountaineering advice also gratefully received.

With very much thanks in advance

Alice / Steiny xx