I'm competing in the Montane Winter Spine race which follows the 268 miles of Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm. Details can be found at https://thespinerace.com

I have decided to raise funds for two different charities: Alzheimers Research UK and Penrith Mountain Rescue. My mum is suffering from Alzheimers and its awful to see her retract into a shell of her former self. I'm a team member of Penrith Mountain Rescue and we are currently fundraising for a new base.

Both worthy causes to choose from or donate to both. I'd like to try and keep donations to each charity as equal as possible.