This Sunday, when many moms are having a well deserved sleep-in, or breakfast in bed, Heather Hawkins will be trekking in the Himalayas, thousands of metres above sea level on stage four of the World Expeditions GHT with her son Callum, daughter Rebekah (Bek) and Bek’s boyfriend Matt.
It’s not your average Mother’s Day. But then Heather, like the new breed of bold women, is not average—this mom climbs mountains!
A descriptor for her might read: Heather Hawkins, a 50 year old mom, marathon runner and cancer survivor. But there is much more to her character and abilities. Athlete, adventurer, ambassador, might encapsulate a more accurate portrait.
In tribute to all boundary breaking moms, I offer her inspiring itinerary…
In January this year, Heather successfully competed in the ‘Seven marathons in Seven days on Seven continents’ Challenge, raising $13K for cancer research along the way.
And last year she was the first female across the line in the North Pole Marathon Challenge—competing in minus 41 degree Celsius temperatures.
Heather is undertaking the World Expeditions GHT Trek to raise money for the Australian Himalayan Foundation to rebuild Nepal after last year’s devastating earthquakes.
Follow Heather in the Field: www.worldexpeditions.com.
And don’t miss Heather’s article in Bare Essentials, her path is positively empowering!
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