So often I watch the news in horror and wish I could do more to help. So when my friend Joanne invited me to join her in an Everesting challenge in the hopes of raising some funds for the British Red Cross Ukraine Appeal, I jumped at the opportunity. 

Everesting is a cycling challenge that involves climbing the height of Everest (8,848 meters) on a bike on any chosen hill in one go. We have formed a team of 4 friends—Joanne, Anne, Florentina and me—who love cycling and a good challenge (but actually have no idea what we’re in for). 

We have set May 21 as the date of the event. Hopefully the conflict will be resolved by then, but the emerging humanitarian crisis will continue, so whatever we can contribute is desperately needed. Physically it’s going to be brutal, but your support and the cause we are riding for will give us the mental fortitude to power through and reach the top. 

With much love and appreciation, 

Kirsten