Charity Work

Three years ago, I hit a low point in my life. The Covid pandemic had hit hard, and I was working offshore on oil rigs when I got made redundant. To make matters worse, I was living in Spain, and the lockdowns were particularly strict. I turned to heavy drinking, and before I knew it, I had gained a lot of weight. I felt helpless and had no choice but to move back to the UK.

Once I was back in the UK, I knew I had to do something about my weight. I decided that if I raised money for a charity, it would give me the motivation and commitment to stick to my weight loss goals. I signed up for a 10 km virtual run for cancer research and set a target of raising £500. I managed to raise £1250, but more importantly, I lost over a stone in weight.

The following year, I continued on my weight loss journey and decided to raise money for a local charity called the Osborne Trust in Rhyl, North Wales. I set a goal of raising £1,250 to beat last years total amount but I managed to raise an impressive £3,005, far surpassing my expectations. It felt amazing to give back to the community and to see the positive impact that my efforts had on others.

But my fundraising efforts are not the only way that I am challenging myself. I have also entered the ROC Wales Triathlon Half Ironman and the Gordieman Full Ironman in September. I have just Climb Mount Toubkal the Highest mountain in North Africa at 4167 Meters that is 4 times high than Snowdon Mountain.

These challenges are a testament to how far I have come on my journey and how much I have grown as a person. Looking back at where I was three years ago, I never would have imagined that I could achieve all that I have today. The journey has not been easy, but it has been worth it. I have learned that by setting goals and committing to them, I can achieve great things, not just for myself but for others too. I hope that my story can inspire others to make positive changes in their lives, no matter how big or small.