Rachael's Triple Challenge Year

Hello all,

Thankyou for visiting my page.

This year, I have decided to take on a set of challenges to raise money for 2 charities that I know will benefit hugely from any donations.

Challenges:
January 2026 - I am climbing Kilimanjaro!
May 2026 - I am taking on my first marathon, in Worcester!
August 2026 - I am completing a 15k Tough Mudder (with my colleague Georgie!)

The charities:
Different Strokes - working within Stroke Rehabilitation, we have volunteers from the Different Strokes team that visit our ward on a regular basis and provide invaluable support and knowledge to the patients, as well as completing all kinds of activities with them. The volunteers are people who have also been affected by a stroke, whether that's their family member or are a stroke survivor themselves! They rely solely on donations and as part of my challenge, the money will go towards the local branches in the area as well as helping fund activities for the ward.

Home Run Hounds - anyone who knows me, knows I have a soft spot for greyhounds!  Home Run Hounds is a charity I volunteer for every Wednesday, where we give lots of loving time to the greyhounds that have now finished racing and are ready for their retirement , waiting to find their forever home. I have been fortunate enough to foster some greyhounds (about 7 now!) over the last few years which has helped them learn all about how great home life can be and how to be a much-loved pet. This charity also relies solely on donations of money and supplies to go towards the greyhounds and helping them live their best life whilst in kennels and waiting to be rehomed.  All money raised will go directly to them!

I continually remind myself of how crazy I am taking on these challenges, but then also remember how much these charities will benefit from the donations and I know that will get me through these set of workouts!!

Thankyou again for all the support!

Rachael x