“Race to the rise” - trek to catch the sunrise on Scafell pike
I've signed up for the biggest challenge of my life; to trek Scafell Pike, Englands highest mountain in the Lake District, through the night in total darkness to catch the morning sunrise. All to raise funds to Cure Usher Syndrome. ⛰️
Jo’s Race to the Rise will see me set off from the foot of Wasdale after midnight 21st June in a bid to reach, entirely on-foot, the summit.
All the ups and downs of Jo’s challenge will be captured and documented throughout.
"I've only got 5% vision left in both eyes, and my body will be under immense pressure-- but I want to do it. Usher syndrome doesn't ask for permission. It flips our world upside down, and forces us to find an inner strength we didn't even know we had".
If any of my connections, across all social media platforms would like to support me in any way they can- whether it's a sponsor; organising a fundraiser or bake sale on Friday 20th June, getting your own team together to do your own Walk in the Dark, or by donating prizes I could use in a raffle to help my fundraising efforts-- please let me know.
I'll be with a team of professional guides, and with some amazing backing so far. So if anyone would like to join me on this incredible adventure- please DM and I can arrange charity discount with the organisers Large Outdoors
Who's in?
I'll be sharing updates of my personal fundraising challenges throughout the year; if joining us to see the sunrise isn't your thing, you can bake and watch the dough rise instead.
Whichever way you choose to help- please do.
Let's make 11,000 cakes - 11,000 loaves, biscuits or brioche, join us in a celebration of our unique outlook and our continuing campaign to help spread awareness, jam and joy in the face of adversity- Let's come together- Let's Cure Usher syndrome.
My fundraising page and link can be found in my bio, I know times are difficult for everyone so the price of a coffee at a few pounds will help massively.
