Barefoot up Mt Grey

Obstetric fistula is a horrific childbirth injury causing urinary and faecal incontinence, leaving women as social outcasts. When a woman suffering with obstetric fistula hears about the work of Hamlin Fistula, they are usually located in some of the most remote parts of Ethiopia and have to endure a laborious trek to get to the nearest hospital. For most, this will mean many kilometer's of walking, usually barefoot.

The Barefoot challenge is a fundraiser set up for participants in New Zealand to complete their own walk while raising funds for the women in Ethiopia.

My challenge is to hike 3 hours up Mt Grey -barefoot.........

This will be the first decent up hill walk I have completed since childbirth. I would have lost my son had it not been for western medicine and both children had a stay in NICU.

My recovery from childbirth included visits to 4 different Physios, 3 chiropractors and a Bowen Therapist, a Herbalist, an Acupuncturist and finally an Endocrinologist. I am so fortunate to be able to access all of these services, and I maybe a little crazy for taking this on, but my suffering couldn't compare.

​May 23 is the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula. Can you help me end fistula?