I was proud to be invited to support Disability Snowsport UK’s new summer campaign. The team at DSUK were responsible for getting me skiing again after I lost my leg age 13. You can read about my journey back to skiing here. Since then I’ve been on two ski trips to Bulgaria and Les Deux Alpes, both only possible because of the confidence and support I received from DSUK
The aim of the campaign is to encourage people to take on a 10k sporting challenge to help raise £10,000 enabling other people like me to access snowsports.
I managed to mention the fundraiser in an early morning live radio interview the night after a very late party with my friends, so I am very proud of myself!
HOW YOU COULD GET INVOLVED:
1. Choose Your Challenge: whether it’s covering 10 kilometres or taking 10,000 steps, it’s up to you. Make it your own and the possibilities are endless.
2. Register & Set Your Target: Register by clicking the “Sign Up Now!” button above and then setup a JustGiving page for yourself or your team. Share your journey with friends and family, and monitor your progress towards your fundraising goals.
3. Share and Celebrate: Join our WhatsApp Challenge group to share your progress, celebrate milestones, and encourage fellow participants. Tag us and use the hashtag #TeamDSUK on your social media channels.
Or, if you’re not sporty, you could just donate to Disability Snowsports UK here.
The BBC have picked up on my story and I was asked to film a piece for the news. It was very exciting when I saw it on the TV – I was about to head out to the PFA Awards… I don’t usually dress that glamorously in my own home on a random Tuesday!
There has also been some great coverage of the campaign in Staffordshire Living Magazine.
Skiing is magical and it played a major part in my life before I lost my leg. Now thanks to DSUK I can still experience that magic, and for that, I will be forever grateful.
