300 Miles of Hope Rachel Florence’s Cornish Coast Challenge

In April/May 2026, Rachel Florence is taking on one of the UK’s toughest physical challenges: walking the entire Cornish section of the South West Coast Path. Covering 300 miles and climbing the equivalent of Mount Everest, Rachel is trekking for more than just the view. She is walking to raise vital funds for Survive, a specialist charity providing life-changing counselling and support to survivors of sexual violence and abuse.In this episode, we discuss the mental and physical grit required for the journey, the essential work Survive does to help survivors rebuild their lives, and how you can support Rachel’s mission to ensure no one has to face the aftermath of trauma alone.The Cause: All proceeds go to Survive (Charity No. 1191837), a trauma-informed service providing professional counselling and a support helpline for survivors of sexual violence.The Challenge: A solo trek of the Cornish Coast Path—300 miles of rugged terrain and steep cliff ascents.The Dates: Starting April 16th 2026.The "Why": Specialist counselling for trauma is in high demand; your donations directly fund sessions that help survivors move from "surviving" to "thriving."Call to Action: "Every penny helps clear the waiting list for someone in need of support. Join me on the path by donating today." https://www.justgiving.com/page/survive-coastal-walk