Icelandic trek challenge for NSPCC

A WOMAN from Melksham will be facing Iceland’s active volcanoes, sheer cliffs and difficult terrain to raise money for NSPCC.

Local business woman Samantha Geddes is taking part in an Icelandic Trek organised by Super Bike Champion and I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here’s King of the Jungle, Karl Foggarty, and X Factor and Jungle participant,  Jake Quickenden.

Samantha said, “The challenge takes place in July and is a three-day trek starting from Landmannalauger across the southern highlands through one of the most actively volcanic areas in Iceland. Day one is a 10-hour trek, with day two and three around six to seven hours and in total we cover 58km.

“An old school friend is a fundraiser for the NSPCC and put a call out for other school friends to join the challenge and I was looking for an adventure at the time, as well as an opportunity to give back. I was completely inspired by the work that the NSPCC do for children. Both Childline and projects that help children avoid abuse and help abused children in their recovery, are funded by these types of challenges.

“I run my own online business engaging and empowering women to heal, rediscover who they are and re-engage in their lives after they have been bullied or abused. Because of my own work and experiences, I believe every child deserves a magical childhood. I pledged that my business would give back in more ways than one and so a percentage of all my earning goes to a designated charity annually. I also wanted to experience the challenge for personal growth, and what an experience – who wouldn’t want to climb volcanoes!

“I’ll witness not only volcanoes but also glaciers, thundering waterfalls, steaming lava fields, plunging fjords, boiling mud pools and will be finishing it all off by taking a dip in the famous Blue Lagoon.

“I’m on Team Foggy so we’ll be pitting ourselves against the Icelandic landscape and will be against Team Jake in a series of mini team challenges.

“I’m apprehensive about the challenge as this is one of the biggest things I’ve ever done. But how amazing to have the privilege to experience this Icelandic Trek whilst raising funds for an extremely worthy cause. I’ve been doing a lot of walking in preparation.  Seeking out hills (Wiltshire doesn’t have many), learning more about nutrition and strengthening my inner core in more ways than one. I’ll also be doing the Yorkshire HACK on June 28th with my high school team in serious preparation for the challenge.

“I’d like to say a big thank you to my family. My husband Jon, and four children Elle 20, Seirian 15, Alfie 13 and Iarann 5,  inspire and support me every day.

“Every penny counts and I would love to exceed the £2,795 target set by the NSPCC. To donate, head over to www.justgiving.com/samgeddes75 or text YIZO75 and the amount to 70070. Or if you would like to elevate your own emotional well-being right now please check out my course www.samanthaged des/elevate as a percentage of the fee goes toward sponsorship, so super benefits for all.

“If you’re a business owner and would like to sponsor me by social media accounts and you donate, I will thank you personally through my own social media accounts. I completely value and appreciate all support so if you have any ideas on fundraising please get in touch – hello@samantha geddes.com”

For more details on the challenge, visit
www.nspcc.org.uk/what-you-can-do/events/foggy-and-jakes-iceland-trek/