**update** challenge complete! We decided to undertake the 5km walk challenge whilst we were in London during the school holidays. This coincided with a trip to St Mary's Hospital for an eczema research trial. We got a bit carried away and did 10km 2 days in a row!

A HUGE thank you to everyone for their extremely generous donations.

Many of you will know that H was diagnosed with eczema at 6 months old. Little did we realise as a family how this would affect everyday life. We have been incredibly lucky to continue to receive care from a wonderful paediatric dermatology team. At the tender age of 7 she has endured weeks of UV light therapy, skin biopsies and endless hospital trips. H can manage her skin regimen independently (although my bathroom floor is often a slip risk courtesy of ointments!). She's now becoming aware that none of her friends are in the same position and feels a little different. I came across the Eczema Outreach Support website and can't thank them enough for the community they've created to help children feel less isolated. We're walking 5km in May to support this fabulous charity to help them continue their work. (Ps. Picture isn't to show off my artistic flare!!!).

Eczema can be a debilitating condition affecting every minute of every day.

A child with eczema can spend hours every day treating their rough, inflamed skin, only to face unbearable itching, uncomfortable flare-ups, and even hospitalisations for infections. Theres endless sleepless nights, matched with unbearable days unable to concentrate, all compounded by the overwhelming isolation: being singled out just for looking different. Children as young as four have been bullied for their skin, significantly affecting their confidence and self-esteem, and heavily impacting their development into adulthood.

And it impacts the whole family, not just the child.

Eczema Outreach Support are there as a critical lifeline to help families.

That is why I am fundraising for Eczema Outreach Support - to help children and young people with eczema. Please donate.