Earlier this year, I lost my mum to alcoholism.

This is something that many people didn’t know she was struggling with, and as a family we’ve realised just how hidden alcoholism can be. So many people battle addiction silently, often behind smiles, normal conversations, and everyday life.

To honour her memory and help raise awareness of the reality of alcohol addiction, myself and a friend will be taking on the UK 3 Peaks Challenge to raise money for Alcohol Change UK — an amazing charity working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol and support people and families affected by it.

We’ll be climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon within 24 hours, and every donation, no matter how small, will mean a huge amount.

If you’re able to support us, donate, or simply share this post to help raise awareness, we’d be incredibly grateful.