Will you join us for the Three Peaks Challenge next year? Take part in this epic and prestigious challenge to ensure that Beat are there to help more families face eating disorders together. Sarah took to the challenge with a friend this year in memory of her sister who sadly passed away from an eating disorder – you can read about her experience below.
This year marked 10 years since I lost my beautiful sister to anorexia and bulimia. I really wanted to do a challenge in her memory that would push me to my limits and would help raise vital funds for Beat. After undertaking some research, I decided the National Three Peaks would be a fitting challenge as I love walking, beautiful countryside and a new adventure.
The Three Peaks Challenge was by no means easy, it did push me to my limits but the sense of achievement at the end was amazing. I’m delighted that I’ve been able to raise funds for Beat that could help with future research into eating disorders as well as help for sufferers and support for their families.
Scaffel Pike. I climbed this mountain in the evening as the sun was setting and it just looked beautiful.
I really enjoyed fundraising for Beat. I set up a Just Giving page where I received lots of generous donations as well as organising a summer drinks party and raffle to support my fundraising. Beat sent me promotional materials that I was able to use at the event which helped raise awareness of the fantastic work Beat does.
The terrain of the mountains was much rockier than I’d anticipated. Although I had done lots of hill walk training (normally one or two a week for a few months) I hadn’t done any mountains or scrambles so a few of these would have been really useful.