Between November 11th - 25th, I will be taking on the gruelling heights of Everest Base Camp in November, trekking for two weeks to altitudes above 5,000 metres, where oxygen levels are 50 per cent of that at sea level.

It will be an amazing experience (and a tough one for someone on the wrong side of 40 with back problems!) but I also wanted to use the challenge as an opportunity to raise money for charity.

This year, my friend's 15-year-old son, Thomas, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and has undergone rounds of chemotherapy - something that no child should have to go through.

So I would like to use this challenge to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust, who do so much to help children in Thomas's situation.

The costs of the trip and all the equipment are covered so all money raised will go to the charity.

I realise times are tough when it comes to money but I have been training hard and even had acupuncture needles in my body to get my dodgy back back to life - so anything you can donate would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much.