My younger brother Euan has Angelman Syndrome (AS), a rare genetic condition which causes severe learning difficulties. ASSERT is an amazing charity run by volunteers, which relies entirely on donations in order to support and educate those with AS and their friends and families, so every penny really does count!

I wanted to give myself a challenge whilst having fun and raising lots of money so I've upped the bar and will be completing 6 challenges across the year - one for each letter of 'ASSERT'. Watch this space for updates...

Challenge Number One: A for ABSEIL
Sunday 25th March - 164ft from Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge - COMPLETE

Challenge Number Two: S for SWIM
Saturday 28th April - 2.5km at Dunston Leisure Centre - COMPLETE

Challenge Number Three: S for SKYDIVE
Thursday 26th September - 15,000ft at Peterlee Parachute Centre - COMPLETE

Challenge Number Four: E for Euan
Saturday 27th October - 5km Parkrun pushing Euan in his wheelchair! - COMPLETE

Challenge Number Five: R for RUN
Sunday 9th September - Great North Run (Half Marathon) - COMPLETE

Challenge Number Six: T for THREE PEAKS
Thursday 20th - Friday 21st September - Ben Nevis/Snowdon/Scafell Pike - COMPLETE

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