Machu Picchu Archives - Life with Scoliosis

Machu Picchu trek for scoliosis: £3,667 raised!

Posted on November 29, 2023November 30, 2023 by Louise

Hey everyone! It's been a while but, guess what? I did it! Four days of trekking to the iconic Machu Picchu via the Ancascocha and Inca trails to raise funds for the Scoliosis Association UK. It was incredibly challenging due to the altitude (in fact, THE hardest thing I've ever done!) yet so rewarding. But, I'm so proud that I did it and also raised a whopping £3,667! The altitude was no joke. Every breath was an effort and I...Read More

Thank you – almost £300 raised for Scoliosis Association UK!

Posted on October 30, 2022October 30, 2022 by Louise

I just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to anyone who has purchased any scoliosis awareness products from my scoliosis awareness Spring store. The profits raised so far have nearly reached £300, which is amazing!! 😍😍😍 I have now added the amount to my charity fundraising page on Just Giving, and it will make a big difference to my fundraising target for my trek to Machu Picchu for the Scoliosis Association UK. If anyone would like to sponsor me...Read More

Machu Picchu charity trek for scoliosis

Posted on October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 by Louise

In March 2023, I take on my biggest challenge yet - a trek to Machu Picchu, Peru, to raise money for the Scoliosis Association UK. Read more to find out about my challenge, why I'm doing it and how I'm feeling. My Machu Picchu challenge - Fundraising for scoliosis Back in 2020, when I was 10 years post scoliosis surgery, I wanted to mark the occasion by raising awareness and money for the Scoliosis Association UK, an amazing charity that...Read More

My 2022 Challenges: Manchester Marathon and Machu Picchu

Posted on August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 by Louise

Hi all, Sorry that I haven't updated on my blog for a while. I have been very busy instead over on my new YouTube channel! I've been putting many exciting plans together, and I'm aiming to release a video about my life with scoliosis at least once a month. So if you haven't subscribed already, please do subscribe to my channel - it really helps me out - and there is lots of good stuff coming I promise. :) In...Read More