The last two years have bought into sharp focus the pressure and challenges of being a youngster in todays world. The mental health and well-being of children and young adults has been tested and strained to breaking point. 

So, alongside my amazing colleagues at Wickes, we'll be kayaking 180 miles down the Thames over a period of 5 days in July.  I am undertaking the final 40 miles of the challenge to the Isle of Dogs.

We are hoping to raise £50,000, in total, and in doing so to raise awareness of the work YoungMinds do.