Amanda Holden to climb Snowdon,
Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis in just
24 hours to raise money for charity
Heart Breakfast presenter Amanda Holden will undertake the monumental ‘3 Peaks Challenge’ next month in aid of Heart’s charity, Global’s Make Some Noise. ‘Amanda’s ‘3 Peaks Challenge’ will see Amanda climbing the highest mountains of Wales, England and Scotland (Snowdon, Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis) within 24 hours – a trek known for its physical and mental toughness.
Amanda is taking on the challenge in aid of Global’s Make Some Noise, which raises money and awareness for small charities supporting disadvantaged people across the UK.
Amanda, who hosts Heart Breakfast alongside Jamie Theakston, will be kicking off the challenge on Thursday 6th of October by climbing Wales’ highest mountain, Snowdon. Amanda will then scale England’s highest peak, Scafell Pike, before tackling Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in Scotland and in the UK.
Over the course of 24 hours, Amanda will take on a gruelling trek, climbing 10,476 feet and travelling 706 miles in 24 hours, having to fight the urge to sleep as she faces an overnight ascent of Ben Nevis, aiming to reach the summit of the UK’s highest peak – which stands at a massive 4,413 feet above sea level – before the end of her Heart Breakfast show on Friday 7th October.
Amanda will be joined by a team of ‘Mandy’s Mountaineers’ – a group of charity service users who are supported by some of the small charities being helped by Global’s Make Some Noise this year.
Global’s Make Some Noise is the official charity of Global the Media & Entertainment group.
It brings together Global’s radio brands, including Heart, Capital, Smooth, Classic FM, LBC, Radio X, Capital XTRA, Capital Dance and Gold, to raise money and awareness for small charities doing vital work in local communities across the UK. These small charities are a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of people and their families, and include charities delivering food banks, mental health programmes, domestic violence helplines, carer support, community projects and other vital life support programmes.
“Here we go! I’m ditching my heels for hiking boots and scaling the 3 Peaks!
All in aid of Global’s Make Some Noise, I’m attempting The 3 Peaks Challenge in 24 hours next month. I’m looking forward to it but as I look at my map and compass I’m wondering just what I’ve signed up for!
I’ll be supported by a fantastic team on the journey and I’m totally up for giving this challenge my all.
We’re all ready to raise as much money as possible for these incredible charities to help make some noise for the work that they do!
And yes… I will be packing a pair of heels and a pair of eyelashes for the photo finish!”
Amanda Holden
Cotswold Outdoor, the outdoor experts, have teamed up with Global’s Make Some Noise to support Amanda’s challenge as lead partners. They will also be providing their trekking expertise and kitting out Amanda and her Mountaineers.
To support Amanda on her epic challenge and donate to Global’s Make Some Noise go to https://thisisheart.co/amanda3peaks. To donate £10, £20 or £30 text Amanda10, Amanda20 or Amanda30 to 70766. 100% of your donation will go to Global’s Make Some Noise. 16 and over only. Please seek bill payer’s permission. Standard network charges may apply. Ts&Cs are at makesomenoise.com
Follow Amanda and her epic journey on Heart’s socials @thisisheart, on heart.co.uk and by listening to Heart, the home of feel good music, on 96 – 107 FM, on DAB digital radio right across the UK, on Global Player on your smart speaker (“play Heart”), iOS or Android device and at heart.co.uk.
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