This February, during National Heart Month, myself and my boys are taking on the Take on 27 challenge for NW Hearts Charity. For 27 days, we’ll be heading out on walks every single day – rain or shine – to do our bit for heart health and to raise vital funds for a cause that is close to home.

NW Hearts is our local charity, supporting people across Greater Manchester who are living with, or at risk of, heart disease, as well as their families. They work tirelessly to reduce health inequalities and improve quality of life, funding and supporting projects that genuinely change lives in our communities.

Heart and circulatory disease is responsible for 27% of deaths in the UK. Sadly, that figure is even higher here in Greater Manchester, where many people face a significantly reduced life expectancy due to poor heart health. That’s why this challenge is called Take on 27 – it represents just how serious this issue is.

By walking every day together, we’re not only getting active as a family, but also showing the boys how important it is to help others and give back. Every step we take is for the people in our community who are affected by heart disease, and for the families who live with its impact every day.

Your support will help NW Hearts continue their incredible work to improve heart health outcomes locally. Any donation, big or small, will make a real difference – and we’ll be so grateful for your encouragement as we walk our way through February. Thank you for helping us take on 27 for healthier hearts. ❤️