Turning 50 has come with a promise to myself: keep growing and keep stepping outside my comfort zone. In 2025 I lost 15 kilos, changed jobs, and even did an empowerment photoshoot.

For 2026, I’ve signed up for GymRace - a high‑intensity challenge that combines running with tough gym workouts to test both body and mind. It’s fast, demanding, and definitely not in my comfort zone.

I’m doing this in support of Refuge, Valcon’s chosen charity. Refuge provides life‑saving support to women and children experiencing domestic abuse, giving them safety, protection, and hope. Every donation, however small, will help fund Refuge’s vital work - and give me the push I’ll need when the challenge gets really hard.

Apparently turning 50 means signing up for things like this. If it helps change lives, it’s worth every step.