This will be my third trek, my first being Everest Base Camp, my second The Great Wall of China and now Peru. I am very fortunate to have family, friends and work for a company that encourages and supports me to take on these adventures. Each trip has given me immense personal satisfaction, I have met incredible people along the way and learnt to appreciate life.

Though I fund my trips 100%,  each year I have chosen a charity to support and every year I have been amazed by people's generosity.  Every penny raised inspires me to get to the gym, go for a run or put on my walking boots in all weathers as I train over a period of 6-9 months.

This year a lots of political decisions have been taken, that make me concerned about the future. Like many I am not sure how I make a difference and I worry about the most vulnerable people around the world. It is for this reason I have chosen to support Unicef in 2017.

Right now, millions of children are in danger. They face violence, disease, hunger and the chaos of war. Unicef ensures more children get life-saving food, vaccinations, education and protection than anyone else. Today, children in places like Syria, South Sudan and Yemen are caught up in violent conflict, with millions forced to flee their homes. In 2015, Unicef responded to 310 emergencies in 102 countries. Please donate what ever you can to my fundraiser for Unicef UK. With your help, we can build a safer world for children.