In February 2018 I will be climbing Kilimanjaro - the world's highest free standing mountain (at 19,300ft tall!!). On a 9 day charity expedition, I will battle my way across 5 different ecosystems, climb over 5km in height, and hopefully avoid altitude sickness.

Why: I am undertaking this huge challenge for Becoming X - a charity that helps young people all around the world build the skills and confidence they need to realise their full potential. They demystify what it takes to succeed. This is a cause close to my heart following on from my long-term involvement supporting the Prince's Trust Young Enterprise programme.

Who with: I am trekking up Kilimanjaro as part of a team of 30 but will be sharing a tent as well as this experience with Zak Cook as team 'Resources' - you can track our progress together here: https://www.justgiving.com/companyteams/ResourcesKili

Outcomes: through your support of my trek, BecomingX will be able to

• Deliver skills sessions to 5,000 school children 
• Launch a global skills platform
• Demystify success through 10 celebrity showcases

Additionally, through their partnerships, BecomingX also support broader objectives to help:

• Unicef deliver 30,000 exercise books to150 schools
• Enactus fund a global competition for 80,000 students
• OneYoungWorld provide two scholarships

Becoming X is a newly established charity so your contribution will make a huge difference - you can track progress on their exciting plans at: http://www.becomingx.org/

100% of your donation will go to charity (aside from the nominal JustGiving fees). Thank you for any contribution you can make towards this cause!

Sam