Sue’s Ben Nevis climb for Alzheimer's Society

Susan Jefferson is raising money for Alzheimer's Society

A non fit, non hiker - Determined to climb Ben Nevis · 1 September 2024

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today, and providing hope for the future by campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be and funding groundbreaking research.

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Newsflash!

I did it! ⛰️🙌

Took just under 12 long hours but the weather was perfect & my supportive friends helped get me through the tough parts - of which there were many.

Have a read of the poem (in the update) sent to me by a friend the night before - when I was severely doubting myself.

Meanwhile here’s the background…

During lockdown, I stairclimbed the equivalent of Ben Nevis - it took me 30 days!

I raised £881 for Barnados.

Challenged by someone to now do it for real (my Mum having lived in the foothills & once climbed the mountain in her school uniform to find her dog - which she did) so could it be so difficult?

A reminder to myself as my day job sees me support business & people to realise their possibilities and mentor people to set Bold goals (& sometimes Awesome & Ridiculous ones), so I am challenging my body (and now I realise my mind too) to achieve this.

No mean feat as I don’t hike or even walk, I’m overweight and my body objects when I do the training hikes.

But life is about stepping out of comfort zones, challenging ourselves and not only will this be an achievement of a lifetime, I want to inspire others to have a go with their equivalent of their own Ben Nevis adventure.

Beyond my own challenge, I want to use this time to make a difference for others. As a family who have experienced Dementia first hand, it is heart breaking. Research and support make a real & positive impact.

I hope my steps help Alzheimer’s Society who are working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

Donation summary

Total
£2,011.39
+ £347.85 Gift Aid
Online
£2,011.39
Offline
£0.00

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