Our very own Eilah Giles, from the U10s, is walking an incredible 895 miles to support LooseHeadz in their mission to help those facing mental health challenges.
Eilah suffers with anxiety and has found playing rugby has helped to channel her energy and give her something to focus on.
Her mum Victoria said: “We first took Eilah to a Red Roses game when they played France at the Allianz Stadium a couple of years ago.
“She immediately fell in love with rugby and wanted to start playing. So when the new season started, we took her along to Leighton Buzzard and she’s been playing ever since.
“Eilah suffers hugely from anxiety, and it has a massive effect on the family. But rugby has really helped bring her out of her shell.”
This isn’t Eilah’s first fundraising effort. Last year, she walked a half marathon, raising £1,400 for Looseheadz. This year, she decided to take on an even bigger challenge, tying it to the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
