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.

Horatio's Garden Logo
Horatio's Garden

Health | 1151475

20%

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.

Day One Trauma Support Logo
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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    Anonymous

    £ 50.00

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    Danielle Nay

    Awe-inspiring stuff x

    £ 50.00

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    Ophelia K

    Amazing Poppy! Such an achievement. Well done. Love Ophelia x

    £ 30.00

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    Jemma & Ella

    What an amazing achievement to complete the 3 peaks at such a young age. Congratulations Poppy!

    £xx.xx

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    Nicole Jackson

    £ 20.00

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    Mary Gibson

    £ 100.00

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    6 months

    Lucinda Bantoft

    £ 30.00

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  • R

    6 months

    Robbie and Kate

    Well done Dave, what a great achievement for some brilliant causes!

    £ 20.00

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    6 months

    Jo Butler

    Amazing Martha... totally inspired by this.. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

    £ 50.00

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    6 months

    Amy & Luke

    What a great achievement Dave and what fantastic charities to be raising money for. Well done!

    £ 20.00

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    6 months

    Marisa

    Well done John and Lilly! x

    £ 20.00

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    6 months

    Patty Christie

    £ 50.00

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    6 months

    Anonymous

    £ 10.00

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    6 months

    Meg & Chris

    Good luck!

    £ 10.00

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    6 months

    Nick B

    That was fun! Now we just need to make it down...;)

    £ 1,345.00

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    6 months

    Geoff and Kate

    Best of luck all. What a super cause! ❤️

    £ 20.00

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  • P

    6 months

    Phil Rance & family

    Congrats Martha. Read Milly’s article this morning which prompted me to donate

    £ 100.00

    (+£25.00) Gift Aid
  • T

    6 months

    The Colquitts in Scotland and the Builders in Haute Savoie

    We wish you good weather and good luck on your trek up - and down - Ben Nevis!

    £ 50.00

    (+£12.50) Gift Aid
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    6 months

    Pants

    Go girl xx

    £ 100.00

    (+£25.00) Gift Aid
  • S

    6 months

    Simon Haycock

    $ 50.00

  • H

    6 months

    Henrietta Freeman-Attwood

    True-hearted Martha, ocean-loads of love and strength for tomorrow. And apologies for my atrocious doggerel if you got to read it. Bundles of love, Henxxxxx

    £ 1,000.00

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    6 months

    Anonymous

    £ 50.00

    (+£12.50) Gift Aid
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    6 months

    Anonymous

    Best of luck tomorrow!

    £ 30.00

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    6 months

    Anthea Carver

    Good luck to everyone- one last push.. Anthea xx

    £ 250.00

    (+£62.50) Gift Aid
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    6 months

    Jem

    Thrice the effort - thrice the glory!

    £ 250.00

    (+£62.50) Gift Aid
120%

£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%