In a moment of insanity, I signed myself up for this challenge and now I am truly committed! 

The Inca Trail is a 4 day trek in Peru which culminates at the world famous lost Inca city of Machu Picchu.   I will be treking for 8 hours a day through rainforest, mountains, grassland and dank raincloud, along river paths, stoney trails, and mountain passes.  This is a high altitude trek (with peaks of 4000m above sea level)  which makes it a big challenge on the body.  Camping facilities along the way are very basic - no flushing toilets, hot water ...........or hairdryers.............oh crikey am I up to the challenge?  I will certainly do my very best and am already training hard to build up those thigh muscles!

When deciding which charity to fundraise for I wanted to support an organisation that helps a wide range of people.  Cancer will affect 1 in 3 of us and I'm sure we all know someone who has been affected by cancer - so Macmillan seemed the obvious choice.  Being a mother of 2 young girls, I also wanted to support a charity that would  help children also.  Macmillan have recently joined up with Crossroads specifically to help young carers.  Crossroads are a voluntary organisation who 'Care for the Carers' .   Did you know the average age of a young carer is just 12?           

          So what are you waiting for?  Sponsor me now!

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Macmillan Cancer Support will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

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Thank you everybody and wish me luck!

Samantha