20 years ago, the charity had just two nurses. There are now 47, caring for seriously ill children. We provide respite and end of life care, and support families in bereavement, but the financial pressure on our hospice is now more acute than at any time in the last 20 years.

After one child passed away, her sister had an idea: that I invite 20 people to nominate a fundraising challenge, they do their one with me, I do all 20.

So the ‘20/20 Challenge’ was born...

The challengers include an MP, a pop star, a premier league football manager and local entrepreneurs. Each aims to raise £5,000. The target overall is £100,000.

Starting this summer, the challenges include abseiling down Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower, a 60km ultra-run in the Lake District, a skydive, an armed-services designed fitness challenge, and getting a charity-themed tattoo.

It will be really tough - but not as tough as the challenges the children and families face every day: frequent medical emergencies, round the clock care, and all the pressure on family life this creates.

Please sponsor me and help preserve care for the children now and in future.