Happy New Year!

In March 2026 I will be taking on one of the biggest challenges I have ever set myself. I will be trekking 100km across the Sahara Desert in Morocco over five days!!

This isn’t a gentle walk. It is a tough journey through valleys, gorges, rocky plateaus, vast sand dunes and remote oases. I will be climbing Jebel El Mrakib, walking dry riverbeds, sleeping under the stars and pushing myself day after day

As most of you know, I have been travelling to Kenya every year with the Memusi Foundation and this January will be no different. Seeing the work Memusi does year after year has had a huge impact on me so this challenge feels like a natural extension of that commitment.

Many of you also know that the years have been physically and mentally tough for me. I have already had a hip replacement, have undergone multiple surgeries on both knees and my right knee will need replacing in the future. This trek is something I want to do before that happens.

Alongside the physical side of things, I have struggled with my mental health. Training for and committing to this challenge is about pushing myself, rebuilding confidence and proving to myself that I am still capable, even when things feel hard.

The Memusi Foundation works alongside communities in Kenya to support long term, sustainable change. Their work goes far beyond one area and supports whole communities through education, healthcare, clean water projects, food security and livelihoods, as well as supporting women and girls to live safely, confidently and with opportunity.

I have seen first hand the difference this work makes, not just to individuals, but to families and entire communities. Donations help fund practical projects that improve daily life and create real chances for a better future.

I know times are hard and I never take donations for granted. If you are able to spare a couple of quid, I would be incredibly grateful. Every donation, no matter how small, helps support Memusi’s work and keeps me going when the training and the challenge feel tough.

This trek will be demanding, uncomfortable and emotional, but it means a great deal to me, both for Memusi and for myself. Thank you so much for reading, sharing and supporting me. ♥️