On 20th April, I’ll be taking on the coast-to-coast version of the Hadrian’s Wall Walk — around 90 miles in roughly seven days.

I’ll be hiking and camping, carrying everything I need on my back, and pushing myself physically and mentally to complete the route.

I’m raising money for the Children’s Burns Trust — a charity that supports children and families affected by burn injuries, and works to raise awareness and prevent burns from happening in the first place.

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Why this matters to me

When I was six years old, I was at home closing the dishwasher door when the cable from a boiling kettle became trapped and pulled the kettle down onto me.

I was rushed to hospital, where I received specialist care. I had serious burn injuries, including 13% third-degree burns and a further 20% second-degree burns. I was critically ill and had to be stabilised before surgery could take place.

After 10 days, I underwent skin graft operations, with skin taken from both of my legs and grafted onto my arms and neck. I spent three months in hospital recovering.

At that age, I didn’t fully understand what was happening — but the experience shaped my childhood and stayed with me long after I left hospital.

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Why I’m doing this walk

Forty years on, I’m incredibly grateful for the care I received. But accidents like mine still happen every day — in ordinary homes, in ordinary moments.

The Children’s Burns Trust funds long-term support for young burn survivors and also works to educate families and raise awareness, helping to prevent burn injuries before they happen.

If sharing my story helps even one family avoid a similar accident, this challenge will be worth it.

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How you can help

If you’re able to donate — no matter the amount — it would mean a great deal.

Your support helps fund life-changing care, long-term recovery, and vital burn-prevention education.

Thank you so much for reading, donating, and supporting this journey 💛