Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro - the tallest free standing mountain in the world - will be an extremely gruelling challenge, yet it has long held a place on my bucket list. I recently discovered Misogi, a type of Japanese concept, that by subjecting yourself to a self-imposed challenge demanding physical endurance and pressuring your limits of mental resilience has a lasting effect on oneself. Challenging myself to Kilimanjaro will be unlike anything I have ever done. I have no doubt that I will come out of this completely humbled, tested in body and tempered in mind.

For motivation across this journey and the opportunity to raise awareness and money for such a worthwhile charity, I've chosen to 100% fund this experience myself and give all donations to The Peedie Retreat.