Carter The Brave

Team Carter & Denstone - don’t forget this fabulous walk tomorrow morning! As Keiren says, chance to meet some of us crazies who are climbing Kili & enjoy the Denstone scenery followed by bacon baps & pastries at the gorgeous Tavern!

See you there!

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Kili for Carter Help Keiren Oldroyd-Clarke raise money to support Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity

OK, deep breath post... 🏔️🥾

As most of you know, in January 2027 I'm going to be climbing KILIMANJARO! To say this is out of my comfort zone is putting it mildly! At any time this would be a huge challenge, but after the journey of the last year, my fitness is taking its time to come back. 5 months to go and I have a LONG way to go. It feels a tad overwhelming at the moment! 😬😬

Honestly, other than Carter's journey itself, this will be the hardest thing I've ever done! 💪💪

Kili is 5,895m high - the highest free-standing mountain in the world. You trek for 6-7 days straight, through 5 different climates from rainforest to arctic summit. Summit night is around 8 hours of climbing in the dark, in -20 degrees, with 50% less oxygen than at sea level. Altitude sickness is real, and your body just wants to quit. It's as much mental as it is physical….

But even then - it still won't compare to what these children and families go through every single day. That's why I do all of this. To make the journey that little bit easier for other people's Carters. 💛🎗️

My first fundraising push towards it is THIS - the B*H Dragon Boat Race! I'll be paddling my heart out with 7 others from our CTB team on Thursday the 17th September! I haven't touched rowing since my rowing machine days for swimming training, so let's just say this alone is going to be a challenge! 🚣‍♀️💪

Somehow... I've managed to rope in 42 people to join me on this whole Kili journey! Either I can be very persuasive, or that's just how deep these friendships run after all these years! ❤️❤️

Can I just say - this Kili team is INCREDIBLE. The most inspirational bunch of people and their fundraising so far has absolutely blown me away. I feel so lucky to be doing this with you all! 🙏🙏

I know everyone has supported us so incredibly over the last 10 years and we are forever grateful. But as this is my first event for Kili, I'm popping my Kili fundraising link in the comments for anyone who would like to support. ❤️💙

Thank you so much for cheering me on - the B*H boat race & Kili both are going to need it!

🐾 PAWS FOR THOUGHT! 🐾

Join us for a lovely morning walk in aid of Carter The Brave ❤️💙

📍 Where: The Tavern, Denstone
🕙 When: 10am on Sunday 6th September
🚶‍♀️ The Walk: A gorgeous hour-long route down the disused rail track - the scenery is absolutely stunning!

🥓 After: Back to The Tavern for delicious bacon rolls & pastries!

£5 per person - 100% of funds go directly to Keiren’s Kili for Carter for Birmingham Children's Hospital 🏔️🥾💙❤️

Bring your 4-legged friends, bring a friend & bring your walking boots! Everyone welcome - humans and hounds! 🐶

Drop a 🐾 below if you’re coming so we know numbers for bacon rolls!

Hugest thanks to Ash & Keiren at The Tavern for organising this! 🙏💙❤️

Huge congratulations to Neal McCathie for completing the 20km swim across the Menai Straits in 3 hours 20 minutes. Just incredible! 💪 🏊‍♂️

To put that in perspective: that’s navigating some of the fastest tidal currents in the UK, with the added challenge of jellyfish. 🪼 🪼

What makes it even more impressive is that Neal did this to raise funds for our Kili for Carter challenge & has raised an epic £1000 so far! ❤️💙

Feats like this remind me that endurance, mindset & purpose go hand in hand. Neal McCathie certainly demonstrated this!

Wow such an amazing Kili team we have! 💪🏔️🥾 Link to support is in the comments.

Huge good luck to Neal McCathie today taking on the Menai Straight 20K swim challenge for Kilimanjaro 2027! You’ve got this Neal & thank you so much for all you’re doing! Neal’s link is in the comments! Go Neal Go! 🏊‍♂️💪❤️🏔️

❤️💙The Kili 27 Team are utterly inspirational! 💪💙❤️

We’ve had the heights of wing walking... And now for the depths...

Our dear friend Neal McCathie is taking on an incredible 20K swim through the Menai Strait — currents, rocks & the infamous Swellies!

I did a 10K in a pool and thought that was tough! This is 20K! In open water! Target time is 4 hours! It’s unbelievable! 🏊‍♂️💪

If you can spare a few pennies, please support Neal’s Kili for Carter fundraiser - the link is in the comments! 100% of funds raised go to Birmingham Children’s Hospital to help these children have a better journey. ❤️💙

This is going to be an EPIC event organised by the amazing Jamie, Ellen, Nick & Paul who are joining us for our crazy Kili for Carter Challenge in January 2027!

Please do support them if you can & join in this fabulous fun run around Chasewater! 💪💙❤️🏃 🏃‍♂️

🏃‍♀️🔥 CHASEWATER 5(ISH) KM Family Fun Run - LET’S GET THE KILI SHOW ON THE ROAD! 🔥🏃‍♂️

Ready for a fun morning by the water? 🌊 Get the trainers on and join us for the Chasewater 5(ish) KM on Sunday 27th September 2026, kicking off at 09:30! 🎉

Whether you’re chasing a PB, enjoying a steady jog, or just fancy a brilliant morning out with friends and family - this one’s for you! 🙌

📅 Sunday 27/09/26
⏰ 09:30 start
📍 Chasewater
📋 All the details are on the poster 👇

💙 Even better… ALL PROFITS go to Carter The Brave & Birmingham Children's Hospital and Charity!💙

So get yourself booked in, spread the word, tag your running buddies and let’s make it a fantastic morning! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎉

👉 BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE:

https://tally.so/r/A7M2XB

5(ish)KM. One great morning. Two brilliant causes. Let’s do this! 💪🔥

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❤️💙A little fundraising opportunity with a fun twist! 💙❤️

A very kind gentleman, through the lovely Mary Champion, has generously offered these amazing 3-foot-high M&M characters for Birmingham Children’s Hospital. 🙏🙏

However, sadly the hospital are unable to accept them as they could be seen to promote sweets and chocolate. 🍫❤️

So… we’re now looking for a fabulous new home for them!

They could be perfect for:
🏪 A café or shop
🏢 Brightening up an office or reception area
🎉 A fun event space, games room or family business

And the bonus? They have great storage space in the back of them too!

If you might be interested — or know someone who would love them — please drop me a message.

100% of funds raised will go to Carter the Brave / Birmingham Children’s Hospital, helping us continue to make a difference for seriously ill children and their families. 💙❤️🙏

A huge THANK YOU to Duncan & Lizzie Hindley of Hindleys Bakery for generously donating an incredible Bread-Making Experience to our 2025 Hollywood Ball auction in support of Carter the Brave 💙❤️💙❤️

The much-anticipated day finally took place in April, where 10 lucky guests enjoyed a fantastic hands-on experience learning the art of bread making from the experts themselves — Duncan & Lizzie Hindley. 🍞🥖

From kneading and shaping to learning professional tips and techniques, everyone had a brilliant time and came away with some wonderful new skills (and plenty of delicious homemade bread too! )

As if that wasn’t enough, the day was rounded off perfectly with a fabulous afternoon tea, making it a truly memorable experience for everyone involved.

Most importantly, events and donations like this make a genuine difference to our fundraising efforts. Duncan & Lizzie continue to support Carter the Brave so generously, and their kindness and commitment have a huge impact on the work we are able to do. Lizzie and her daughter Hannah Hindley will be joining us for Kili in January 2027!

We are incredibly grateful for their ongoing support, generosity and community spirit — thank you for helping us make such a difference. 🙏 🍞 💙❤️