In September, a group of over 25 West Hill Park mums and staff took on the National 3 Peaks challenge - climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in just 24 hours in memory of fellow West Hill Park Mum, Heloise Bessey. Heloise was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in November 2021, following symptom onset in January 2021. Heloise coped with the awfulness of motor neurone disease with characteristic strength. Heloise sadly passed away in May this year from Motor Neurone Disease. Her resilience, positivity and adventurous spirit inspired them to take on the challenge in her memory and to raise much-needed funds for her charity of choice, My Name’5 Doddie.
Although flight delays & flat tyres meant that they didn't quite make the 24-hour cut-off, the team completed Snowdon as a team, raising £34,000 in total for My Name'5 Doddie! Today, Rachel Sharp from the Charity joined us in school to speak to pupils and WHP Families about the difference this donation will make to their charity. It was wonderful to welcome Rachel here and present her with the cheque, thank you Rachel!
Annabel Scott, who spearheaded the challenge, also announced an ongoing partnership with My Name'5 Doddie - next year the WHP Mums will be taking on the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge - walking 100km in just 48 hours. Stay tuned to find out more!
