On 16th May, our incredible 3 Peaks fundraising team are taking on the mountains, one step at a time, to help raise funds for the BDD Foundation.
With a collective target of £7500, their efforts will make a huge impact in supporting our work, and the services we offer to those suffering with BDD.
THANK YOU, Team! 💙
Meet the Team ⬇️
Rebecca Robinson
I’m both incredibly excited and slightly apprehensive about the 3 peaks challenge. I’m most looking forward to the beautiful scenery, time with great people as well as the sense of accomplishment I will feel upon completion.
As part of my job role as a CBT therapist, I am encouraging people to get comfortable with the uncomfortable and do things that feel challenging. I believe it is important to demonstrate I am willing to do the same and what better wat than to do something in aide of this fantastic charity!
I support people with BDD with CBT therapy, and have provided teaching on this subject for NHS trainee therapists too. It is an area I feel passionate about and really enjoy working with. I have seen people reclaim their life from BDD so want to continue to instil the hope that overcoming BDD is possible.
Most my training at the moment involves increasing my distance with running as well as going to HIT classes at the gym. The 3 peaks team did a practice hike up Watlington Hill and are potentially planning a trip to Snowdonia at the start of next year.
Samuel Herbert
I’m really excited to be taking part in the National Three Peaks Challenge for the BDD Foundation in 2026. This is the first big fundraising challenge that I’ve signed up for and I’m so pleased to be taking on this epic challenge to help raise funds for such an incredible charity.
Working as a psychotherapist is a real privilege and provides unique insights into how debilitating mental health conditions such as Body Dysmorphic Disorder can be. I’ve seen first-hand how the BDD Foundation provides invaluable support, advocacy and advice for patients, professionals and loved ones – and know how important this money will be to help them in continuing to do such vital work.
The prospect of climbing the 3 tallest mountains in the UK consecutively and all within a 24 hour period is a rather daunting prospect (especially for someone with very limited hiking experience!) but I’m really looking forward to the challenge so please donate what you can and wish me the best of luck.
Rob Willson
It has been very fulfilling to hold the role as Chair of the BDD Foundation for the past 11 years. As a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist with a special interest in BDD, I have witnessed the inspiring courage and perseverence of those living with BDD, particularly when engaging in exposure challenges in treatment.
I am proud to support the BDDF and of course, hope we can help raise some funds and awareness along the way.
I’ve never done anything like this before, so I’m training hard!
Thomas Gagen
Until a few months ago, I had never heard of Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Although I don’t work in therapy, I think this says a fair bit about how this isn’t highlighted widely enough as I didn’t know about any of it until my partner said she was doing the three peaks challenge and I wanted to get involved.
Living at the bottom or Barnet Hill for most of my life, I feel fully prepared for the uphill struggle of the three peaks. I’m a enthusiastic amateur runner so regular hill reps along with a marathon this past December and a series of half marathon training runs should stand me in good stead.
My potential highlights for the challenge are going to be the snacks, the overall challenge and (most importantly) leaving work early at 12.30 on the Friday to make it up to the start line in Fort William.
Arzum Gulsar
In my work as a mental health practitioner, I see how incredibly tough life can be for those living with Body Dysmorphic Disorder, a condition that’s still so misunderstood.
I’m taking on this hike because I’m determined to help shine a light on BDD and raise the funds needed for proper, specialist support. It’s about more than just the miles; it’s about showing people they aren’t alone and helping to break down the shame that often stops them from reaching out.
Every donation goes directly towards life-changing resources, and I’d be so grateful if you could help me support this brilliant charity.