Over two days in September (9-10) I will be travelling by foot, bike and kayak over the 110 miles from Nairn in the North-East of Scotland to Ballachulish, through the best and worst that the Scottish weather and landscape can throw at me, as a participant in the 2017 Rat Race Coast to Coast event.

I have decided to try to raise some money for Henshaws through my efforts and hope that you will join me in supporting them by donating any amount that you can afford. Great or small it all adds up.

My mum is a user of the services that Henshaws provide and so this has some particular personal relevance to me. Based in the North of England Henshaws provide expert support, advice and training to anyone affected by sight loss and a range of other disabilities.