Courageous dads conquer the Three Peaks Challenge for Contact!
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Monday 3 November 2025
We’d like to say a HUGE thank you to dads, Nick and Martin — the popular social media influencers behind The Smithy Family and Martin & Bex — for braving the notoriously tough Three Peaks Challenge last weekend in aid of Contact and raising a whopping £27,800!
From 24th–26th October, the pair climbed Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon to raise awareness and vital funds for families with disabled children. Halfway through their challenge, their friend, Jay joined the climb. Jay helped support and fuel Nick and Martin’s passion and determination to complete the challenge – and they did!
The group have inspired thousands, and their donations will enable Contact to help even more families who need our advice. This includes parents unsure how to get the extra help their child needs if they’re struggling at school; those seeking advice on school or college transport; and families whose children have health needs that affect their education or school attendance.
“With their help, we can make a change”
Nick shared what the challenge meant to him:
“My whole life I’ve been told I will never be able to accomplish much. But throughout my life I have proven that with true grit and determination, anything can be accomplished — even with special needs. There is no mountain that can’t be climbed, there are no barriers that can’t be broken.
“Martin and I have completed the Three Peaks Challenge without any training to prove to people that you can do anything you set your mind on. Even if the odds are stacked against you. We chose the charity Contact because we believe they make a difference. With their help, we can make a change to the way the school system works with kids with special educational needs.
“The whole system needs an overhaul, especially education, health and care (EHC) plans. We are delighted to have raised such a significant amount of money for them.”
Nick and Martin’s extraordinary commitment, strength, heart, and determination have inspired us all – thank you so much!
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