The Challenge

The Everest Base Camp trek is probably one of the most famous in the world, and one that every keen trekker should consider doing at some point in their lives. It is without doubt one of the more challenging treks to take on.

My journey to the Everest Base Camp (EBC) begins in Kathmandu, Nepal’s vibrant capital and takes me via twin engine plane to Lukla, the gateway to the Khumba region. From here I will continue into the heart of the Nepali Himalaya and reach the highest point on my trek at Kala Patter at 5,545m.

Once at the summit I will push on to my ultimate destination, Everest Base Camp.

Why I'm Doing This

Right here in the UK, 1 in 4 children currently live in poverty. For the millions of children affected this means going without warm, clean clothes, or enough food on the table. Some have to sleep on a concrete floor because they do not have a bed.

Living in this kind of poverty, children fall behind before they are even old enough to start school. And once they are at school, poorer children struggle to keep up with their wealthier classmates. They are less confident in their own abilities, and at home they have not got space to do their homework, or the books they need to learn.

By bridging the gap between parents and schools, we are supporting parents to get more involved in their child’s education, significantly increasing their chances of success. In fact, 85% of a child’s success at school is dependent on the type of support their parents are able to provide outside of school. After just 8 weeks in the project, 88% of parents say they feel better able to support their child’s education.

In raising money towards this project, you will be playing a vital role in improving the lives of thousands of vulnerable children across the UK.