As some may know, back in September 2020 my family and I had some extremely unfortunate news when my dad was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. After battling for 14 immensely challenging months with new symptoms and struggles to overcome, he passed away on the 2nd of November 2021.

My Dad was very much a man of the community and an adventurous soul to say the least, being a Scout Leader of 128th St Gabriel’s Scout Group and also being a regular helper with the 1st Little Stoke Scout Group of which my brother and I were a part of for many years. I would like to think that he would be very proud of his youngest son to be being part of such a great journey and charitable cause.

I am raising money for the Amnesty International UK Charitable Trust by taking part in the Kilimanjaro Trek Challenge with the University of Cardiff. Over 9 days I will embark upon a multi-day trek to a significant altitude of 5,895m above sea-level. I will find myself in remote environments with limited facilities on this tough physical challenge. You'll be supporting Amnesty International UK, a grassroots organisation campaigning for justice and human rights wherever they have been denied. For more information on their work, go to www.amnesty.org.uk/issues.