11/06/2026
Could you take on a challenge to help raise vital funds for people affected by pulmonary fibrosis (PF)?
After losing her husband Dennis to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in 2024, Tara Roche Schiavon set herself an extraordinary challenge to climb 52 mountains and big hills in one year to raise awareness and funds for Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF).
Dennis was a talented musician, charity worker and passionate advocate for bringing music to people from all walks of life. Dennis, Tara and their dog Eddie spent many happy years walking mountains and hills together. When PF took that away from him, Tara decided to climb them in his memory.
Now, despite her own health challenges, Tara is climbing mountains across the UK and beyond in Dennis’ memory as part of her campaign, ‘To Help Them Breathe.’
So far, Tara has:
🏔️ Climbed 16 mountains
💜 Raised almost £5,000
📣 Helped spread awareness of PF to countless people along the way
We are incredibly grateful for Tara’s passion and determination to help fund research into PF and support families affected by this disease.
Feeling inspired by Tara’s story? Take on your own challenge for Team APF. Whether it’s a walk, run, trek, cycle or something completely unique, every challenge helps us support people affected by PF.
Find your challenge today and help make a difference: https://www.actionpf.org/get-involved/fundraising
