In November 2026 we're taking on an unforgettable challenge: a 4 day hike across the Sahara Desert – all in support of Wigan and Leigh Hospice.

As most of you know, I recently lost my beautiful little nanna after she battled a long fight with secondary breast cancer. What you probably don’t know is that I also lost my beloved nanna Thomson to pancreatic cancer in 2013. They both spent the final stages of their life at the extraordinary organisation that is Wigan and Leigh Hospice.

The hospice took amazing care of them (and us), giving them the tranquil surroundings, medical and physical care for them to die without pain and with dignity – something that was very important to them both.

In order to provide the compassionate care and support, the hospice relies solely on donations. This is why I have decided to complete this challenge so that other people can receive the same wonderful care that both my nanna’s did.

Whilst the challenge will give me something to focus on, I desperately want to be able to give something back to the Hospice. I know it will be tough but Ill do it because its so very close to my heart.

I’d be eternally grateful if you could see it in your heart to dig deep and donate a few ££