“Ahoy there! On September 16th 2007, I will be embarking on a leg of the ‘Clipper Round the World Yacht Race’ from Liverpool to Brazil. I will be on the 68ft 'Glasgow - Scotland with Style' boat with 18 fellow crew mates, who like me, are non professional sailors from all walks of life. The only difference is that we will have endured intensive training to be able to participate and hopefully win the race! This is the challenge of a lifetime and I hope you will support me in taking this opportunity to raise funds for the Princes Scottish Youth Business Trust – Every penny I raise will go directly to the Trust. The reason I have chosen PSYBT is because of their support of young people into business. It’s gives young people the opportunity to pursue a dream they may never believe could happen, for whatever reason.

The Trust awarded me a loan to start my own business three years ago and since then I have never looked back... without their support I doubt I would have been able to take the leap, so this is my way of saying 'Thank you' and I hope you will support me in taking this next challenge to help raise as much money for the PSYBT as possible.”

To help Liza reach her sponsorship target, please visit her sponsorship page here.