We’re taking on the Renewd Alpine Challenge for BrainWaves—a unique fundraising experience set in the stunning French Alps.

From 17–20 September 2026, we’ll be joining fellow Renewd members in Chamonix for two full days of hiking and “walk and talk” discussions, hosted in partnership with CHX Challenge.

This isn’t a technical climb—no ropes or crampons—but it is a real physical and mental challenge, hiking at altitude across some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Europe.

But this challenge is about more than the mountains.

We’re doing this to raise funds for BrainWaves, an initiative tackling the growing mental health challenges faced by young people. BrainWaves brings together researchers, educators and experts to develop evidence-based tools that help young people build resilience and thrive.

Mental health is one of the defining challenges of our time—and early intervention is critical.

Our goal is to help young people build resilience and take more control over their own mental wellbeing in our fast-changing and increasingly digital world.

By supporting this campaign, you’re helping fund research and practical resources that can make a lasting difference in classrooms and communities.

The Challenge

We’ll be hiking routes such as Aiguillettes des Houches and Lac Blanc, reaching over 2,000m altitude—pushing ourselves physically while supporting each other as a team.

CHX Challenge specialises in creating meaningful mountain experiences that combine personal challenge, teamwork and purpose—making this more than just a trek.

Why BrainWaves?

More young people than ever are experiencing mental health challenges.

BrainWaves is working to change that—by:

Funding research into youth mental health

Developing practical tools for educators

Helping schools nurture students' sense of agency over their own wellbeing

Every donation helps build a stronger foundation for young people to live well, learn well, and thrive.

How You Can Help

If you can, please support us:

Donate whatever you can—every contribution counts

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Together, we can turn this challenge into real impact.