I like to start my fundraising pages off by thanking each and every one of you that have sponsored and supported me over the last 7 years. I am overwhelmed by your generosity and encouragement! Here are some of the events that I have taken part in and completed.

In 2012 I took part in the Race For Life in Skipton and raised a huge £513.50 for Cancer Research and in June 2013 I took part in the Manorlands Starlight Hike and raised a massive £654 for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. In September 2014 I did a Charity Skydive from 15,000 ft freefalling at 150mph. I raised an amazing £1078.50 for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice and the British Heart Foundation. On Boxing Day 2015, I joined a fantastic group of people and successfully climbed Kilimanjaro - The highest free-standing mountain in the world. We reached the summit in time to see the first sunrise of 2016 and I raised a staggering amount of £4110 for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice.

This year brings a new challenge. On the 20th of September, myself and my fiancé, Chris will complete the UK's National Three Peaks Challenge. Starting our hike at Ben Nevis - the highest mountain in the British Isles. Then we shall travel towards the Lake District and begin our ascent of Scafell Pike - the highest mountain in England. After making our way to Wales, we will climb to the summit of Snowdon where our challenge will be completed. This challenge is self funded so any money we raise shall be going to Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. All the money raised will go towards the many services that Manorlands provides to their patients and families. For more information, please copy the link below. https://www.sueryder.org/how-we-can-help/manorlands-hospice/services

All of my previous fundraising efforts have been in memory of my stepfather, Steven Harris. I am aware that my friends and family know the background of Steve but in the interest of people who aren't familiar with me please continue and read my families experience.

On Wednesday the 22nd of February 2012, my families life changed forever. We were told the devastating news that Steve (my stepdad who had brought me up since I was young) had been diagnosed with an extremely rare and aggressive form of Lung Cancer. Steve was only 54 years old, never smoked and was one of the fittest people I knew. He was such an important part of my life and had watched me grow up from a little girl to a half decent 21 year old. Throughout Steve’s short illness, there were many trips to hospitals. He underwent Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy but unfortunately the type of cancer was far too fierce. On Saturday the 16th of June, Steve’s health got progressively worse and he was taken into Bradford Royal Infirmary. He was then transferred to Manorlands on Monday the 18th of June where he spent the last 5 days of his life. The doctors and nurses at Manorlands are amazing and they provide care to those with life limiting and end-of-life conditions. They also provide emotional support to patients and families that are going through extremely difficult times. I would like people to understand the importance of each and every person that is involved with Manorlands as you never know when you may need their support, advice or care. Sadly on Friday the 22nd of June 2012, Steve lost his battle to cancer – Exactly 4 months since the day he was first diagnosed. Losing Steve is the worst thing that I have ever experienced. People say that it gets easier with time but it's not as simple as that. Each and every person's journey is unique and we deal with things in our own time. It has totally changed my perception on life and I as a person have changed because of it. By raising funds, it also raises awareness and enables places such as Manorlands to keep providing the fantastic care and support that they've been giving for over 40 years.