My name is Hannah, I have been nominated for a once-in-a-lifetime challenge to raise money for Stable Lives, a mental health charity close to my heart. I am a recovering addict and in February 2022 after 4 years of sobriety I sadly relapsed and ended up in hospital for a week. At the time I was working for the ambulance service and I’d seen a poster advertising courses for those struggling with their mental health at Stable Lives, I booked on the course for March 2022. My partner Anthony, also a recovering addict, came on the course with me. We both found something special on that course: healing, connection, and strength through working with the horses and the team. We were rebuilding. But in September 2022, on the very night we moved in together, Anthony passed away suddenly.

Losing him shattered me. I truly didn’t think I’d survive it. The grief was so heavy I couldn’t see a future, let alone a way forward. But Stable Lives didn’t let go of me. They wrapped their arms around me when I was at my lowest, giving me time, space, and ultimately a role to help me find purpose again.

Carrie, who nominated me, has seen every part of that journey—my fall, my fight, and my recovery. After 18 years working in the ambulance service, I had to walk away from a career. But through Stable Lives, I’ve found something just as meaningful. I now support others who are facing similar battles to those I’ve lived through. I will also be coming up to 3 years sobriety in January 2026! This is the ultimate challenge - a 100km trek/raft through the Columbian Jungle. Lets help Stable Lives continue the amazing work they do, helping them to offer support to people for free!!