BAKEWELL: Mum’s mammoth challenge in memory of her daughter
Cheryl Air has signed up for the 8km Endurer Dash – a gruelling course devised by former Royal Commandoes which is packed full of obstacles testing stamina, strength, agility and determination.
Cheryl’s second daughter Polly was born with a rare mitochondrial condition and lost her fight at just 14-months-old, spending her last days at Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospital near Sheffield.
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Hide AdThirty-six-year-old Cheryl said: “Bluebell Wood is an amazing place.
“I just can’t thank staff enough for what the hospice did for us – they created so many priceless memories for my family.
“This is my way of giving something back and I’m so grateful for the support I have received by everyone in helping me take on this challenge.”
Rowsley-based Woodlands Fitness have been helping Cheryl prepare for next month’s challenge which will include trudging through swamps, scaling a 7ft wall and crawling commando-style through mud.
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Hide AdHeidi Megaughin, acting chief executive of Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, said: “This is a tremendous challenge that Cheryl is taking on and we hope everyone will get behind her and support her.
“Cheryl has experienced first-hand the care that we offer at Bluebell Wood and it’s really heart-warming to see her wanting to help other families who need our help.”
To support Cheryl visit her Just Giving page at www.justgiving.com/Cheryl-Air.