The National Three Peaks Challenge
https://spreadasmile.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-06-at-14.52.31-1024x768.jpeg 1024 768 Gabrielle Devine Gabrielle Devine https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4a8ad8f5a4f611a47e5400a8fca97d180c53f82e9c8469eedc196ecdb75924dd?s=96&d=mm&r=gWe’re delighted that Team Smile has successfully completed the National Three Peaks Challenge, climbing Britain’s three highest peaks – Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdon – in 24 hours and raising thousands of pounds to help spread smiles to seriously ill children and young people.
The adventure kicked off on a Friday morning with a long drive from Chester to the Scottish Highlands, arriving at the foot of Ben Nevis in time to begin the first ascent at 5am. The weather was unfortunately not on our side, with heavy rain making the terrain even more challenging and our guide reporting it to be the worst conditions he’d seen all year.
Following a safe descent, the team hopped back on the bus for Scafell Pike in the Lake District, climbing England’s highest Peak in the evening and finally making it back down after midnight. It was then straight back on the road, driving through the night to Wales and arriving to start the final climb to summit of Snowdon at 5am.
Considering the weather conditions, lack of sleep and demanding nature of the challenge, the team were tested both physically and mentally, covering 3,400 meters of altitude and showing huge strength and commitment to the challenge and Spread a Smile.
We are so proud of them all for joining us for this incredible fundraiser which saw, members of the Spread a Smile team, join together with some of our corporate partners, supporters and family recipients come together for an experience they will never forget.
“I will remember this weekend for a long time to come. Walking alongside a brilliant group of people, all pushing themselves physically to keep taking the next step, even in the driving rain and dark, was truly inspiring. Knowing the difference our effort will make to families supported by Spread a Smile made it 100% worthwhile.” Laura Walter, Spread a Smile Director of Services
Thank you to Abbey, Amy, Becca, Chloe, Dave, Fiona, Graham, Jo, Kirsteen, Laura, Priya, Alice & Freddie. Also to Charity Challenge for expertly guiding us in the lead up and during the challenge. We really appreciate all of your efforts and for going the extra mile to raise vital funds to spread smiles to seriously ill children, young people and their families.
Feeling inspired? Take a look at our fundraising challenges to find an event to suit you, be it a Tough Mudder, Inflatable Obstacle Course or the Vitality 10k Run.
