Megan didn’t stand a chance of turning down this year’s #RaceforaReason, not when last year, her nephew Joshua, his mum Katie and Joshua's cousin Jayden, finished an impressive 2nd place in the same challenge!

Naturally, a bit of sibling rivalry has kicked in, and Megan has drafted in friend and colleague Sam, both representing Bowker Group, to see if they can beat last year’s achievement.

Sam's main responsibility will be making sure we don't get lost, as he's widely regarded as the one with the best sense of direction and the ability to know where we're supposed to be going.

As accountants, we're also hoping our mathematical expertise gives us some sort of competitive advantage, although we're yet to establish exactly how debit and credits translate into race performance! Between my determination, Sam's navigation skills, and a shared competitive streak, we're hoping we can raise plenty of money for a fantastic cause and maybe even challenge last year's family result. No pressure!

On a more serious note, we're incredibly proud to be supporting Alfie’s Squad, a charity that has made a real difference to our family. Following the loss of his father, Joshua struggled to come to terms with such a life-changing event. Through the peer support provided by Alfie's Squad, Joshua found a safe space where he felt understood, supported and reminded that he wasn't alone.

Joshua, his mum and the team at Alfie's Squad also helped establish a new base in Bolton which opened last year and which provides vital support for children and young people across Greater Manchester who need somewhere they can share their experiences and feelings in a safe environment.

We’re told Megan already spends most days telling Sam what to do, so they’re not expecting the challenge itself to be much different!