Throughout my life, I have had 19 surgeries and within the last few years, I have had unexpected major surgeries on my shoulder, ankle and leg due to a rare bone disorder. They all hit me for six, massively.

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Each one knocked me back, but I’ve set three goals:

1️⃣ Keep pushing forward—head high, always determined.

2️⃣ Raise awareness and change attitudes towards disability. To those facing challenges, I’m with you every step of the way.

3️⃣ Conquer a 3-day, approx 60KM Lake District hike in 2025!

The Hike & Why It Matters?

In Spring 2025, from May 23rd to 26th, 2025. alongside a great friend, I’ll take on this challenge for Rebuild Charity and King’s Limb Reconstruction team, who have supported me for 27 years.

In April 2023, while filming Mission to Burnley for Sky, I hiked to the top of a stunning hilltop overlooking Lake Windermere. Around the same time, I was told I needed multiple major surgeries. The only thing on my mind? Getting back to that exact spot. Now, I’m determined to make it happen—this time, over 3 days and 60KM.

How You Can Help?

The Rebuild Charity fills critical NHS gaps for limb reconstruction patients, funding specialist physios, mental health support, nurses, and more.

Every penny raised will go towards supporting patients medically, physically, and socially, helping them and their families navigate the life-changing challenges they face.

💙 £500 buys orthopedic shoes for a patient.

💙 £75 funds a vital CBT session.

💙 £25 prints fundraising materials.

The King’s Limb Reconstruction team and the Rebuild Charity were with me every single step of the way, they made me feel at ease, strong and never alone. I have been under their care for 27 years, I owe them my life and without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today, they’re a family to me.

Let’s make a difference. Let’s raise awareness. Let’s change attitudes about disability and show what’s possible when we come together.

Incredibly grateful for your kind and generous support, your support really does means the world. Thank YOU xx