Welcome to my Just Giving page. In March I will be embarking on an epic personal challenge to raise funds for St Peter’s Hospice.

A team of intrepid fundraisers, all with their own personal reasons for supporting the cause, will cover 82km over 5 days. We will explore the ancient Khmer Empire, trek through dense, humid forests and remote valleys, and reach the upper plain of Kulen Mountain, before finishing at the world-famous Angkor Wat temples. The facilities will be basic, toilets challenging, and showers non-existent! Those who know me will know that while I enjoy camping and I love a good walk, this will take me way out of my comfort zone!!

So, why am I doing it?

I am lucky enough to work for St Peter’s Hospice. Over the last few years I have witnessed the wonderful care that the hospice provides and the unfaltering dedication to supporting families through their darkest moments. I have seen the visible relief on people’s faces when they realise that there is someone there to support them and they don’t have to do it alone - and I have heard countless stories from families whose lives have been touched by this special charity.

2026 will mark the 10th anniversary of a significant loss of my own - my lovely mum, so it seems fitting to take on this challenge at this time. I know from experience just how important it is to be able to trust and rely on those people who are caring for a loved one at the end of their life.

Currently, St Peter's is only reaching around 1 in 3 people who need their support but the charity has ambitious plans to change that over the next 5 years. Hospice care is an amazing thing and it's something everyone should be able to access.

Please consider donating. Every donation, big or small, will help provide free, compassionate care when it's needed most.