Stuart Alderson joins the Cherrywood Podcast to talk about sleeping rough for charity, homelessness, veterans, mental health, and the unbelievable story of being bitten by an adder as a child and ending up in a coma for 11 days.Support Stuart’s fundraiser here:https://socialsync.app/fundraiser/cr-l6nw5m9wm3p43In this episode, Stuart shares why he chose to spend a week sleeping rough in the woods to raise money and awareness, how cold and exhausting it really is, what he has seen first-hand around homelessness and suicide attempts, and the brutal reality many people face every single night.He also tells the unforgettable adder bite story — the moment he was bitten by Britain’s only venomous snake, the race to hospital, anti-venom treatment, and how close he came to losing his arm.This is a powerful, funny, raw and honest conversation about resilience, compassion, survival, and why even small acts of kindness matter.If this episode speaks to you, please like, share and subscribe — and support the cause if you can.Sponsored by:Snug Dubs Camper Van HireDe Medici Associates Chartered Structural and Civil EngineersRight at Home MedwayClearwater KentJames Howard PTBaseball OutletClub AwesomeHindsight DirectoryConnect by TechNu DigitalBond Carpentry#AdderBite #Homelessness #MentalHealth00:00 Cold open – homelessness, adder bite, coma00:34 Baseball chat and family sport chat03:35 Introducing Stuart Alderson04:12 Sleeping rough for charity07:02 Why he hates camping07:55 Why he is doing this for homeless veterans and others in need10:05 Suicide attempts and mental health stories from bridge work18:02 Charity name and homeless support discussion19:57 Britain’s only venomous snake20:25 The adder bite story begins24:14 “I was in a coma for 11 days”25:33 Anti-venom and risk of amputation29:20 Blue Peter / Countryfile mention31:37 Growing up close to the land33:22 Eels, fishing and countryside stories37:19 Teaching kids outdoor skills41:33 From one night to a full week sleeping rough43:45 Building the shelter and keeping warm49:22 How hard the nights really are57:55 The reality of cold, wet nights outdoors01:01:26 Thinking about people sleeping on concrete01:02:23 Real stories of homelessness and addiction01:06:03 Ted helping a homeless man in Rochester01:08:24 Funny New York homeless story01:12:07 How to support Stuart and the cause01:13:06 The next challenge – Dover to Land’s End01:16:09 Final message and support linkWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.