(N.B. as of 17/05/2016 - As DofE is so reliant on Mountain Rescue being available especially for Gold expeditions I have 2 options for my fundraising  should you wish to sponsor me - either this page where the money goes to the DofE charity or my alternative page where the money goes to Mountain Rescue  https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/missfryer5kmmountainrescue )

Having completed my Gold and Bronze awards (memories of which are some of my favourite from my teenage years) and been a DofE leader for the last 5 years I see the massive difference this award can make to young people.

The DofE Diamond Challenge (open to all) involves challenging myself to do something I wouldn't normally do and raising a minimum of £60 which will go towards my local DofE area (Essex). To keep with the 60 theme I have decided to finally get myself motivated to get running - 60x 5km (minimum for both aspects!) before the end of the year. I don't think I've ever continuously run a full 5km before either so it would be nice to be able to do that too! parkruns, orienteering, evening runs are all going to be involved - if you would like to join me for a run you'd be welcome (though a lot of patience may be required!). 

I’m not putting it off any longer. I’m taking the DofE Diamond Challenge right now. Join me or sponsor me and help transform the lives of vulnerable young people.