Carla Jackson, who was airlifted to hospital after a serious horse riding accident on the England-Wales border, is undertaking a 62-mile trek today to raise funds for the County Air Ambulance HELP appeal. Since her 2005 accident, which left her with facial and hip injuries, Carla has raised over £2,500 through various endurance challenges to support air ambulance services, recognizing the crucial role they played in her rescue. This latest challenge, the Gower Peninsula 100km Ultra-Marathon, marks the 20th anniversary of her rescue and follows her recovery from a brain injury sustained in a separate horse riding accident two years ago.

Carla, 41, has completed numerous long-distance events including ultra-marathons and marathons, but describes this 62-mile trek through diverse terrain as her toughest yet. She is motivated by gratitude for the air ambulance service and the desire to help fund helipads at hospitals and air ambulance bases through the HELP Appeal charity. Despite previous setbacks and injury niggles, Carla is determined to finish the challenge and continue supporting the vital service that once saved her life.