A Cause Close to the Heart
/Walking for a Cause Close to the Heart:
Supporting Dawn on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
We are proud to share that our very own Compliance Officer, Dawn and Managing Director Kurt, will be taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge this spring, alongside a close-knit group of friends - Marty & Lynn, Naomi & Carl, and Kelly & Fozzy.
On Saturday, 24th May 2025, the friends will set out to conquer the three highest peaks in the Yorkshire Dales: Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough. This challenging trek spans 24 miles, with a total ascent of 1,585 metres (5,200 feet) — all to be completed in under 12 hours. Quite the feat, especially when your training ground is the flat Suffolk countryside!
Walking for Abbey, Walking for Zest
The motivation behind this extraordinary effort is deeply personal. The group is raising vital funds for Zest, part of St Elizabeth Hospice in Ipswich - a charity that provides dedicated care and social opportunities for young adults with life-limiting conditions.
Zest holds a very special place in Dawn and Kurt’s heart. Their daughter, Abbey, who was a beautiful soul known for her cheeky smile and infectious laugh, attended Zest for social activities and respite care. The support the family received during this time, and after Abbey sadly passed away from Juvenile Battens Disease five years ago, was nothing short of invaluable.
Zest was a sanctuary for Abbey, and a source of comfort for the entire family. Supporting them now is a way of giving back, and ensuring other families continue to benefit from this essential service.
The charity is also close to the hearts of others in the group. Fozzy’s father received end-of-life care at St Elizabeth Hospice, another reminder of just how crucial this support can be.
How You Can Help
Dawn has set up a JustGiving page and is hoping to gather as much support as possible in the lead-up to the challenge. Every donation, no matter how small, goes a long way in helping Zest continue its incredible work.
Whether you’re able to donate, or simply share the fundraiser with your friends and family, your support is truly appreciated.
👉 Donate here: Dawn’s fundraiser for Zest, part of St Elizabeth Hospice
Let’s help Dawn and the team reach their goal and make a real difference for a cause that touches so many lives.
From all of us here, good luck to Dawn and the whole team. We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way!
The Team on a Training Walk
Suffolk training map
