Following on from our successful climb of Ben Nevis in 2023 where we raised over £14k for 3 charities

Our group of ‘old’ uni mates from Leeds are taking on another challenge together — climbing Mount Snowdon — not just for the nostalgia (and sore legs), but to support some special causes.

Local = Ladywood School in Bolton

National = Mouth Cancer Foundation

International = Unicef – children in Gaza.

Mouth Cancer Foundation

The majority of the participants have dental & medical backgrounds, as such oral cancer is of significant concern for us.

There are over 8,800 new cases of mouth cancer in the UK every year.

The majority of deaths from mouth cancer occur because of late detection, due to a low public awareness of the signs, symptoms, and risks. Self-checks for mouth cancer take just 2 minutes and could save your life, or someone you know.

The Mouth Cancer Foundation exists to save and improve the lives of patients, carers and survivors, increase awareness and education about all head and neck cancers. Making sure that everyone knows about mouth cancer so that cases can be caught earlier and patients are more likely to survive.

Ladywood School, Bolton

One of the participant’s nephew Abdullah, who has autism, attends Ladywood school in Bolton — and they’ve done so much for him. The school caters for primary aged pupils with complex learning difficulties. The staff, the support, the environment… it’s made a huge difference to his life and to the whole family.

We want to give something back. So we’re raising money to help the school continue their amazing work — whether that’s funding sensory equipment, specialist support, or just making the kids’ everyday experiences even better.

Fund raising in support of Unicef

The collapse of the ceasefire on March 18th has had a catastrophic impact on children and families throughout Gaza and the wider State of Palestine. The devastation on children is profound. With aid being heavily restricted, Gaza is now on the brink of famine. Time is running out. The blockade on aid must be removed completely. Widespread hunger has led to rising levels of malnutrition, including acute malnutrition: a condition where children become dangerously thin and prone to disease due to a lack of adequate food.

Currently, 14,000 children are suffering from acute malnutrition, while the vast majority of food and other aid sits at the Gaza border, unable to go in. Newborn babies are dying whilst the incubators, which can save them, are waiting on the other side of the blockade.

Nearly 17,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women require treatment for acute malnutrition during this period. In addition, it is reported that 600,000 children lack sufficient water for their basic needs.

If you can spare anything, big or small, it’ll go straight to Charities that change lives every single day. And if you can’t donate, a share would mean the world. 🙌