This year, I wanted to go one better than Chris Rea and support our charity, raising money to help us deliver our amazing activities for local families who have children with additional needs.

Our mission is to bring smiles back to the faces of these families who face incredible challenges, especially during this time of year. We are aiming to deliver 50,000 smiles this year. While we’re on track to achieve that, we still need to raise more funds to support the activities we provide.

So, this year, I’ve set myself the challenge of walking home for Christmas — a gruelling 70-mile off-road journey over 3 days. I hope to inspire people to give a little and help us spread some Christmas cheer.

Every £5 you donate will create a smile, and for every £20 raised, we can create a truly special moment for the families we support.

Please give generously and help me complete my challenge to bring joy to those who need it most this Christmas.