Marfan syndrome is a disorder of the body's connective tissues, a group of tissues that maintain the structure of the body and support internal organs and other tissues. Children usually inherit the disorder from one of their parents.
The mean life expectancy for untreated patients with Marfan syndrome is 32 years with aortic dissection, aortic rupture or cardiac failure due to mitral and aortic valve regurgitation as the predominant cause of death in > 90% of the cases.


I am raising money for Marfan Syndrome as it’s a disorder very close to home in that my nephew Jack has been diagnosed with it and his dad Dave Foster passed away as a result of undiagnosed Marfans and heart complications in 2018.

Now onto the fun part….


This challenge takes place in the Lake District in the UK on 9th Sep 2023.

Day 1

Conquer the first 9 peaks of our challenge. Trekking distance – approx. 19.5km.

Bowfell – 902m


Esk Pike – 885m


Great End – 910m


Ill Crag – 935m


Broad Crag – 934m


Scafell Pike – 978m


Lingmell – 807m


Great Gable – 899m

Green Gable – 801m

Day 2

Summit the remaining 15 peaks.

Trekking distance – approx. 26km.

Red Screes – 776m


Dove Crag – 792m


Hart Crag – 823m


Fairfield – 873m


Seat Sandal – 736m


Dollywaggon Pike – 858m


High Crag – 744m


Nethermost Pike – 891m


Helvellyn – 950m


Browncove Crags – 859m


Lower Man – 925m


Whiteside – 863m


Raise – 883m


Stybarrow Dodd – 843m


White Stones – 795m

Do you want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money in aid of Marfan Syndrome Support Group Ireland and every donation will help. Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.