I’ve always loved hiking and being outdoors—but I’ve never taken on anything quite like the National Three Peaks Challenge before! I really want to challenge myself and do something meaningful in support of Spread a Smile, a charity so close to my heart.

Over two days, I’ll be trekking around 26 miles and ascending nearly 3,000 metres, as I take on Ben Nevis (1,344m), Scafell Pike (978m), and Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa (1,085m)—the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales. It’s a huge physical and mental challenge, but knowing I’m doing it to raise funds to provide services for the children and families we support makes every step worth it.

Working for Spread a Smile is a privilege, and I’m proud to fundraise for a cause I believe in so deeply. From my years working as a play specialist in the NHS, I’ve seen first-hand the incredible impact our entertainers have—bringing moments of joy, comfort, and connection to children and young people going through unimaginably tough times.

All funds raised from this challenge will enable us to provide more services, and in particular, deliver more visits to our hospital partners.

Thank you so much for your support 💛

Spread a Smile brings joy and laughter to seriously ill children in NHS hospitals and hospices across the country.

Through in-person and virtual visits and events, Spread a Smile’s entertainers – from magicians to musicians, artists, fairies and therapy dogs - enhance wellbeing and help young patients and their families cope with the pain and anxiety of serious illness and hospitalisation, developing bespoke relationships with each family and each health setting, so that we can offer the most impactful support.