Hi friends! Please consider supporting me with a small donation as I hike to Everest Base Camp to raise funds for the MND and Me Foundation. The Foundation delivers support programs and funds research into treatments and a cure for MND (Motor Neuron Disease).

This awesome little Australian charity has a huge Aussie heart, and I'm a big believer that helping out should know no barriers - geographic included. So friends from around the world, wherever you are: if you did the Ice Bucket Challenge and loved the impact that effort made, if you or someone you love has been affected by MND, if you've been helping me get ready and want to send me off in style, or if you just think giving is awesome and when you can you love to do small things that make a big difference – give me a hand to raise £2000!

Two groups of fundraisers are making the trek, and together we've already raised more than $150,000 Australian dollars. I'm grateful for any support you make here to take that even higher.

For your awesome support, you'll get to follow me as I make my way up to the bottom of the top of the world. Connectivity permitting, I'll keep you updated on progress and share the experience with you here. You can follow along at #ebc4mnd too.

"Be the change you wish to see in the world." Gandhi

For more on MND and the activities of MND and Me: http://www.mndandme.com.au/

Photo borrowed from Chris Chambers, who made the trek in early Sept with the first group of trekkers.