Let’s hear it for Leeann Grant, who set off from her role as Housekeeping Manager at the Horton General to tackle the Yorkshire Three Peaks earlier this March.

Leeann climbed the three hills of the Pennine Range - completing the 24.9-mile route with over 5,000ft of ascent in under ten hours! 

Having worked at the Horton for over seven years, Leeann decided to make every step count by raising funds for the Horton.

The adventure was also a chance for Leeann to show that she could still stretch herself following cancer treatment four years ago.

She explains: “Before cancer I was a really active person, running half marathons for fun and always on the go, but everything changed when I needed surgery and radiotherapy.

“I am incredibly grateful to still be here, and to all those who looked after me, but life has changed. Cancer stopped me in my tracks, and I’m not able to run like I used to – something I really miss.

“But I am not a quitter, so I set myself the challenge of climbing these three peaks this. It was brutal at points, and I was totally exhausted, but I dug deep.

“This was very much a personal challenge for me – to prove that although cancer has taken a massive toll, I am still ambitious and energetic.

“Being in charge of housekeeping at the Horton I know how hard the staff here work and see people, including friends and colleagues being treated with care and kindness.

“I can’t thank the staff at our Trust enough for looking after me, but this felt like a good way to try.”

Thank you Leeann - we think you're amazing!

It’s not too late to support Leeann by donating at www.justgiving.com/page/leeann-grant-1

And if her story has inspired you to take on a challenge why not visit our website at www.hospitalcharity.co.uk/events to be inspired or talk to Claire in our Supporter Care team to discuss your own ideas. Just email [email protected] if you’d like to know more.