I’m excited to share that I’ll be taking part in a two-day hiking challenge to support Street Child, an incredible charity who works to address all the barriers which prevent a child from being safe, in school and learning. They provide emergency aid and mental health support, build schools, train teachers, reunite families, develop livelihoods and help out-of-school children into education. Founded in Sierra Leone in 2008, Street Child now works in over 20 of the world’s poorest and most disaster-affected countries, including Afghanistan, Ukraine and Somalia.

Although the charity event is called the ‘Big Ride 2025’, as I’m both a menace to myself and others on a bike, I’ve opted in for the hiking challenge.

This is taking place in the beautiful Wicklow countryside (Ireland) and involves camping out – something I haven’t done since my school days. On Day 1, I’ll be hiking the spectacular Spinc & Glenealo Valley trail, known for its stunning views and challenging climbs. Then on Day 2, I’ll take on the beautiful Blessington Greenway Forest Trail, which works its way through natural woodlands and lake shores.

I will participating in this challenge along with my team at Liberty Blume who, under the umbrella of Liberty Global, are the partner sponsors for this event. Last year. As a collective we raised over £1.8m and are looking to break that record this year. Your sponsorship can make a real difference, supporting programs that give these children opportunities to thrive.

Your generosity will mean the world to me on this journey and will have a lasting impact on the lives of the children we’re supporting!