Welcome to Larissa's fundraising page!
This trek will undoubtedly be the greatest physical challenge of my life - four days of strenous walking in Peru at high altitude, culminating in reaching the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu. We won't be taking the usual Inca Trail, but rather will be heading off the beaten path, winding our way through the region, stopping by local villages and hopefully meeting up with local wildlife!
Three of my amazing work colleagues and I will be struggling to overcome poor fitness, aches and pains, and years of sedentary lifestyles in order to raise a massive £14 000 in aid of UNICEF. Please help us to get there - we need all the encouragement we can get!
In all seriousness though, I am quite horrendously unfit, and wouldn't be doing this at all if it wasn't something that I passionately believed in.
Previously I have seen some of UNICEF's work first-hand, as I visited isolated villages in northern Vietnam. The importance of UNICEF's work in supporting children's health and education, and protecting children from abuse and trafficking can't be overstated.
My fellow trekkers and I will be hosting a range of fundraisers throughout the year, and I'd be thrilled if you could come along, or make a donation on this page.
Thanks so much for your support.
Larissa x