The charity is of particular significance to Jen. In 2004, her husband Kieron was killed whilst working on a construction site in a lift shaft accident.

Jen married Kieron Deeney on May 8, 2004, and she spent just 13 weeks and two days as his wife before his untimely death on August 9.

Her grief was met with unwavering support from both the construction community and the Lighthouse Charity, and she made a promise to herself to become a champion for construction worker safety and to repay the kindness she had received.

Jen’s Lighthouse Challenge is the latest and most extraordinary way she honours her promise. Jen and her family will walk until 9 August, marking 21 years since Kieron’s death, where they will conclude their journey with a visit to his memorial at Heron Quays.

Using the powerful symbolism of the lighthouse, Jen has found a way to highlight the importance of support and safety in the industry. She is raising funds and awareness for the charity that supported her and honouring Kieron’s memory in the process.

So far, Jen’s journey has taken her from Leasowe Lighthouse on the Wirral Peninsula, over to the Northeast coast, and to St Mary’s in Whitley Bay – the very lighthouse that inspired the formation of the Lighthouse Charity.

She has gone north to the Scottish Highlands and back south to Dover. News of the challenge has spread further afield with a network of supporters worldwide.

Jen has been receiving photographs of lighthouses in France, Abu Dhabi, and  New Zealand, along with messages of encouragement and support. With around 30 lighthouses visited so far, Jen is enthusiastically taking on the second half.

Her passion for supporting our construction community is evident. “I promised I would never forget the kindness and support I received when Kieron died,” Jen said. I vowed to pay it forward, and I have been advocating positive well-being and safety in our industry for 21 years.

“This is my latest challenge, and anyone who knows me also knows I have big ambitions!  I want to let every construction worker and their family know I’m still their biggest champion.”

As part of her commitment to the community, Jen has also pioneered a safety training programme, ‘It Will Never Happen to Me.’ It includes a powerful video in which she speaks candidly about the impact of losing her husband, and how workplace accidents can be prevented.

To date, she has raised £17,453 for Lighthouse through donations from friends, family, individuals, and industry giants. Kent-based engineering company Laing O’Rourke has also proven to be a huge support, raising an incredible £11,000 through lighthouse-themed workplace initiatives. There have also been sizeable donations from Gallagher Group, Ardent Tide, and Danny Sullivan Group.

The challenge will conclude on 9^th August with a visit to the final lighthouse at Trinity Buoy Wharf. From there, Jen’s support team will take part in a memorial walk to Heron Quays, followed by a celebration kindly orchestrated by The Hilton Hotel.

Jen is encouraging anyone motivated by the cause to contribute in any way they can; by joining her on a walk, organising a fundraiser at work, or simply donating via her Just Giving page.

Visit her Instagram page, @jenslighthousetour, to check out her upcoming itinerary or talk to her about joining one of her walks.