In June 2019 I had a total disc replacement done to my spine, and metal plates attached to two vertebrae, finally relieving me from back pain I've lived with for a couple of years. The recovery is long and slow but I've signed up to do the challenging South Downs trek as something to get fit for! The South Downs challenge is graded as tough, a challenge for participants who are of an adventurous spirit and wish to test themselves in a slightly tougher environment. 

I am self funding this challenge, so any money donated will all go direct to Trekstock, who provide wide ranging support to young adults facing all types of cancer around the UK. 34 young adults in their 20s and 30s are diagnosed with cancer every day in the UK. Trekstock delivers practical and social support programmes tailored to their needs, to give them a better chance of living well through and beyond cancer. Through exercise support, practical advice and an active online and offline community, our programmes tackle social isolation, improve quality of life and provide young adults with the tools they need to get moving again after cancer puts their life on hold.