2023-06-27 10:38:35

International student takes on the Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for Hft


An international student at the London School of Economics has come up with an innovative fundraising idea for learning disability charity Hft – a cookbook featuring her favourite recipes, including her famous banana cake.

Emma is taking part in the Three Peaks Challenge from 28 – 30 June, seeing it as an opportunity to not only raise money for a good cause, but also to enable her to experience more of life in Britain.

The Three Peaks is considered Britain’s toughest outdoor challenge, taking on the highest mountains of England, Wales and Scotland, summiting Scafell Pike, Snowdon and Ben Nevis.

“I really enjoy hiking, and I saw this fundraising event as an opportunity to join a group of other adventurers to climb the best mountains in the UK while also contributing to the local community,” says Emma, who originally hails from Bergen in Norway.

She has enjoyed the training although she’s found it challenging with the amount of work her university course has demanded over the past few months.

“But I am positive, and I have been building core and leg strength as well as endurance. I do so mostly through climbing, hiking and strength and endurance sessions. I have also realised city walking is good practice – I recently walked about the same distance as the Three Peaks Challenge over the course of two days in Paris while I was studying there!

“I would highly recommend other people doing the challenge. I think it is a great opportunity to get in better shape, be creative in contributing to local communities, and explore the UK. ”

If you would like a copy of Emma’s recipes in return for a donation of £10 (or more if you would like!), please visit her JustGiving page.

Notes to editors

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About Hft

Proudly established in 1962 by a group of visionary parents, Hft is a charity supporting more than 2,500 learning disabled adults in England and Wales. Together, we are creating a future where learning disabled people and their families can live the best life possible.

Providing personalised support. Creating solutions for living independently. Coming together to campaign for positive change. Fundraising for new opportunities and a bigger impact.

In 2033, we’ll live in a world where learning disabled people have greater choice. About where they live. The support they need and want. And how to spend their time and money.

 

Learning disability versus difficulty

 

A learning disability is different from a learning difficulty but the terms are often confused and used inter-changeably. A learning difficulty does not affect general intellect, whereas a learning disability is a life-long condition characterised by a reduced intellectual ability and struggle with everyday activities.

For more information about Hft please visit www.hft.org.uk