The Race For Life.

Before I was born, my Grandma passed away due to breast cancer, and when it happened, my Mum was the age I am at now. I can't imagine losing anyone that close to me at this young an age. 

I've always felt that it was unfair because I never got the chance to meet her, and everything my Mum has told me about her shows me how much of an amazing woman she was. One of my main objectives in life is to just make her proud, and the best way I can think of to do that is the Race For Life. 

For the past 2 years I have done the 5k at Temple Newsam. Even if I only raise £1, it's still a step closer to getting rid of this absolute bitch of a disease. 

 2013

My sister Emma, Me, Auntie Vicky, my cousin Harriet, Auntie Yats, my Mum Philippa, and on the floor: my cousin Tom came to cheer us on.

 2014

Here we are again! Emma, Harriet, Me, Auntie Yats, Auntie Vicky, my Mum.

Over the years i've lost other family members, including my Auntie Dot. She always wanted me to go to University, and after she passed away I finally got in, so I hope she's super proud of me for that one!

So this year, along with Harriet, Emma and Auntie Yats, we are going to take part in Pretty Muddy, which is The Race For Life, but with obstacles inspired by the likes of Total Warrior and Tough Mudder.

 All kitted out for 2015

T-Shirt, Group Leader badge, tattoos and my number!

There is a JustGiving link on the right hand side of my page, it would mean a lot to me and millions of others in the world if you could sponsor us, even just £1 makes a difference.

A day at Total Warrior

As i'm studying Events Management at Uni, I try to volunteer at as many events as possible.

A couple of weeks ago I volunteered for a day at Total Warrior. It was so fun! Definitely the most enjoyable work experience i've had at an event so far. I even got a free jacket!

I got a t-shirt too but I much prefer the jacket. And I got free food. Free food is key.

So my position was an obstacle marshall. I just had to make sure that people were using the obstacle correctly and safely. My obstacle was the trenches. So far it sounds a bit boring, but shouting at the competitors like an army general kept me occupied! And I could tell it was motivating them.

All the contestants needed to do is jump into that lovely watery mud, and climb over the little hill using the rope (at this point they had tackled 25 obstacles and 10km). Luckily I had no injuries to deal with! 

Yeah. This happened.

Just a few more of the obstacles!

So if you're thinking of volunteering at an event, I'd definitely recommend this one! It's so fun!