MARTHA’S  MOUNTAIN MISSION

MARTHA’S MOUNTAIN MISSION

In 2004 I was in a horrific car crash and my life changed forever. I broke 26 bones and had a stroke. I spent two years in hospital and continue to be in and out to this day. I suffer from complex neurological and orthopaedic trauma and walk with two sticks, BUT I AM LUCKY. Most people who suffer as I did, do not make it, or are in a wheelchair.
So on this 20th anniversary I have set myself a huge physical and financial challenge. I want to climb the 3 highest peaks in the UK. I shall be walking Snowden on April 20th, Scafell Pike on 6th May and Ben Nevis on 7th September.
But I also want to raise a serious amount of money for 4 charities all of which are linked to my story.
Firstly, dayonetrauma.org who help people navigate the recovery from extreme physical trauma. I had advocates in my family and amongst my friends for every step of my 47 operations but many do not and it is overwhelming. They are building an amazing support network of peers, but the need is enormous and they want to expand into every major trauma centre in the UK.
Secondly, Iamthecode.org who train girls in refugee camps with computer science and digital skills. If I had not be fortunate enough to be involved in the early days of e-commerce, I would not have had the resources to find the best care both at home and in hospital. These girls may never leave the camps, but at least they have more opportunity to get work through new skills. IATC wants to have trained 1m girls by 2030.
Thirdly, abilitynet.org.uk who work to help everyone use digital services, particularly people with disabilities.
I am proud Patron of the above 3 amazing charities.
But there is also horatiosgarden.org. This charity helps patients with severe spinal cord injuries enjoy outside visits and beautiful gardens. I broke 28 bones in the crash and had a stroke. Many of these patients broke none at all and yet will never walk or stand. Access to nature is a relief and a tonic. My two 7 year old sons are walking with me and helping raise money and they are particularly focused on this organisation.
Please help me to help these different charities, all of whom plug vital holes in different systems of care.

Supporting

AbilityNet Logo
AbilityNet

Community | 1067673

20%

Our services support a wide range of users. From older or disabled people looking for help with their technology to digital professionals advocating for accessibility best practices within their organisation.

iamtheCODE Foundation Logo
iamtheCODE Foundation

Education | 1190134

30%

iamtheCODE is the first African-led global movement to mobilise government, private sector, and investors to advance STEAMED (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics, entrepreneurship, and design) Education. We aim to enable 1 Million young women and girls to learn how to code by 2030.

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Horatio's Garden

Health | 1151475

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Horatio's Garden nurtures the wellbeing of people affected by spinal injury in beautiful, vibrant sanctuaries within the heart of NHS spinal injury centres. Leading designers create the accessible gardens where the charity's team, alongside volunteers and creatives, care for people and plants alike.

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Day One Trauma Support

Health | 1194227

30%

We are a national charity supporting patients and loved ones affected by major physical trauma. We provide practical and emotional support, including: legal and financial advice, emergency funding, counselling and peer support. We are by the side of major trauma patients and their loved ones, from day one on the ward and for as long as they need us.

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    10 months, 3 weeks

    Andy

    Good Luck Martha,

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    10 months, 3 weeks

    Jessica Pietersen

    Absolutely inspirational! Sending love to all ♥️

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    10 months, 3 weeks

    Susie Anglesey

    So impressive... best of luck. Love Susie

    £ 250.00

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    10 months, 3 weeks

    LB

    Brilliant challenge for great charities - good luck!

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    10 months, 3 weeks

    Anonymous

    Good luck with your mission. Inspirational.

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    10 months, 3 weeks

    Priya Guha

    You are an absolute inspiration, Martha!

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    Anonymous

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    Virginia Carington

    I am filled with admiration

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    Matilda Hawes

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    Mel

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    Anonymous

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    Pog

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    10 months, 3 weeks

    Sally O'Leary

    Wishing you all the luck of the Irish

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    10 months, 3 weeks

    Nell Carter

    You can do this, we’ll all be right there with you!

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    10 months, 3 weeks

    Matt

    Marvellous x

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    10 months, 3 weeks

    Vicky and David Parkinson

    Well done all of you! Brilliant challenge! May the weather be with you!

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    11 months

    Em Farrell

    Go Marff. Love you.

    £ 150.00

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    11 months

    amy whidburn

    Good luck and well done, an amazing effort

    £ 10.00

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    11 months

    Jenny H

    Amazing challenge you’ve set yourself. Good luck for round 1 up Snowdon at the weekend.

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    11 months

    L M

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    11 months

    Sara and Charlie Foster

    What a challenge! You are all brilliant.

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    11 months

    Alison and Peter

    Martha, please help Dido up the tricky bits!! Best wishes to you both

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    11 months

    Christian Lee

    Dido lots of luck xx

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    11 months

    Debbie Laidlaw

    Amazing Dido well done and huge well done to Martha what a duo!!! Love from us both x

    £ 200.00

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    11 months

    Jo de C ( Dido’s holiday friend )

    Go Martha! Inspired by you & your wonderful aunt!

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£360,877.72

+ £42,789.03 Gift Aid

£300,000 target | 798 supporters

£26,000.00

 Offline donations

Charities Supporting

AbilityNet

20%

iamtheCODE Foundation

30%

Horatio's Garden

20%

Day One Trauma Support

30%