Thank you for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

This year, along with some of my colleagues, I'm taking part in the Balkans Peak Challenge – climbing the highest mountains in Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia and Montenegro. The challenge involves a week of rigorous hiking (9-hours a day covering a total distance of 68km) at high altitudes with steep ascents-descents and the bare minimum facilities. This is a huge mental and physical challenge and something I've never attempted before!

The aim of this challenge is to raise funds and awareness for the SOS+ program conducted by St Giles Trust, a charity that aims to educate the youth on the dangers of gangs, exploitation and crime. The program is delivered in primary schools by facilitators who have live experience of these issues, and can relate to young people going through similar situations.

I’ve been blessed to have proper guidance early in my life, however, sadly many youngsters don’t and St Giles Trust does amazing work to empower young people to stay safe, keep away from crime and make positive choices for their futures.

Your support in any little way would mean a lot for these young people who need it the most. Thank you very much for your generosity and support.

Nikhil