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Cheryl's fundraiser for The Charlie & Carter Foundation

Joanne Nicholson is raising money for The Charlie & Carter Foundation
In memory of Charlie and Carter

Arctic Trek · 25 February 2026

CCF provides financial support to the parents of seriously ill children with life limiting conditions which require 24 hour nursing care. The Foundation raises awareness of the difficulties faced by parents and carers and strives to improve the quality of life of sick and seriously ill children.

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Cheryl is Taking On the Arctic! ❄️

In February 2026, – Cheryl will be heading to Finland to take on a once-in-a-lifetime Arctic Multi-Activity Challenge. That means snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and even husky-sledding… all in sub-zero conditions!

For Cheryl, this isn’t just a physical challenge – it’s a life reset. After over a year living in hospital with her daughter Beatrix, who was in end-stage heart failure, the impact physically, emotionally, and financially has been huge. Thanks to an incredible organ donor, Beatrix received a second chance at life. And thanks to The Charlie and Carter Foundation, Cheryl and her family didn’t lose their home during that devastating year. They stepped in when everything felt lost.

Cheryl is fundraising for The Charlie and Carter Foundation so they can continue supporting other families going through the unthinkable. This isn’t just a snowy holiday — it’s a brutal test of endurance, stamina, and resilience. Especially for Cheryl — who’s doing this as a plus-size, sleep-deprived, determined mam with two kids, and zero athletic background (unless coffee runs count!).

This is for every family who needs hope, practical help, and the reminder that they are not alone.

Please support us if you can – whether it’s £1 or simply sharing our page. Every bit helps.

Let’s turn survival into strength. Let’s do this — for Beatrix, for families like hers, and for a future filled with hope.

Thank you so much,

Cheryl

#Beatrixsheartjourney

#CharlieAndCarterFoundation #ArcticChallenge2026

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