I'm Anneka and I'll be running the Isle of Skye half marathon on 13th June 2026 to raise money for the wonderful Prickleback Urchin Hedgehog Rescue who work tirelessly and around the clock to rescue, rehabilitate and release hedgehogs in Rutland and the surrounding area.

Wildlife and conservation is a cause very close to my heart. The United Kingdom is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world and our hedgehog population is severely declining and considered vulnerable to extinction. Hedgehogs face many dangers from our roads, destruction to their habitat, bonfires, poison to name just a few. Without our hedgehog rescues up and down the country, the numbers would be significantly lower than they already are. These little guys need all the help they can get.

All funds raised will go towards supporting Prickleback Urchin Hedgehog Rescue in their vital work helping to protect these wonderful creatures. Any donation, no matter how small, will help make an impact.

Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Prickleback Urchin Hedgehog Rescue: We are a small donation funded rescue based in Rutland. Our aim is to rescue and rehabilitate sick and injured wild hedgehogs while also helping to promote and educate others on the plight of these unique and vulnerable creatures. We work with an average of 125 hedgehogs a year from Rutland, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. 

Our rescue is accredited by the Wildlife Care Badge scheme and registered with the British Hedgehog Preservation Society.