Lea Church, like many, is struggling financially this year with limited income and most fundraising events cancelled. For my daughter Jessica (aged 4) and I the church provides us with support and a strong sense of community. It feels only right that if possible I/we should do anything we can to help at this time.

I had booked to participate in the Vierdaagse or Four Days March in Nijmegen, The Netherlands later in July and wasn't surprised when it was cancelled a few months ago. It is a 4x25mile road walking challenge that I have completed 5 times. In 2015 I completed it whilst 30 weeks pregnant and then in 2016 I carried Jessica on my back for over half of the distance. This is the first year since that I have felt that I have the time to attempt it again.

I was sad when the event was cancelled. In the wake of the cancelled London Marathon there were numerous 2.6/26 private challenges undertaken, using this as inspiration I decided that I could change Nijmegen into 'Wyemegen' and challenge myself here in the UK. It is my plan (despite limited training) to road walk 25 miles on 4 consecutive days sometime in early August (precise dates to fit around work).

In Nijmegen I walk with 45,000 other participants and there is a joyous euphoria that surrounds the event. It is difficult to replicate this in rural Herefordshire and 'Wyemegen' will be tougher without it. However, I won't be walking alone, Jessica has agreed to challenge herself to walk 5 miles each day with me. She is a good walker and when old enough I hope we will walk in Nijmegen together.

This is our challenge. If you feel able to support us and make a donation to the upkeep of Lea Church I/we and the PCC would be most grateful.