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Ashlea's fundraiser for Claire House Children's Hospice

Ashlea Ward is raising money for Claire House Children's Hospice

Team: MSB Challengers 2026 Team fundraising for Claire House Children's Hospice

The Welsh Camino & The Mont Blanc Challenge for M&S Bank 2026

Claire House Children’s Hospice helps seriously & terminally ill children live life to the full, creating wonderful memories & bringing back a sense of normality to family life. Through specialist nursing & emotional support Claire House helps families smile when life couldn’t get any tougher.

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Imagine hearing the worst possible news as a parent—that your child is seriously ill and not expected to live to adulthood. Claire House helps families facing this unimaginable reality by creating wonderful experiences for their children and restoring a sense of normality to family life. Through specialist nursing care and emotional support, Claire House helps families smile again, even when life couldn’t feel any tougher.

To help raise vital funds for Claire House, I’m taking on two major trekking challenges this year. On 30th May, I’ll be tackling a 26km trek across the Welsh Camino, followed by a four-day trek through the breathtaking Mont Blanc region. I won’t be doing this alone—over 50 colleagues will be joining me across both events, all united by a shared commitment to make a difference.

This challenge is especially meaningful for me. After overcoming past injuries and achieving significant weight loss, pushing myself to complete these treks is a personal milestone. It’s a reminder that, with the right support, we can overcome even the toughest obstacles—something the families at Claire House know all too well.

Your support can make a real difference to families who urgently need more help. Every donation brings hope, smiles, and precious memories to children and parents when they need it most. Thank you for helping us get one step closer to making life a little brighter for those who need it.

Donation summary

Total
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Online
£100.00
Offline
£0.00

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