Climbing for a Better World

I am Dr Anirban Mandal, a Consultant Burns, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Together with my son, Arya, I will be taking on an all-night hike to the summit of Mount Snowdon Yr Wyddfa, the highest mountain in Wales, to raise funds for two registered charities: BFIRST and **Essex Indians. **

This challenge will test our endurance, resilience and teamwork as we face darkness, fatigue, steep terrain and unpredictable weather. We are doing this because we believe real change begins when we step beyond our comfort zone.

The money raised will support BFIRST, which helps vulnerable individuals and families through community initiatives, education and practical support, and Essex Indians, which promotes community wellbeing, cultural inclusion, charitable outreach and support for those in need locally and internationally.

As a surgeon, I see every day how compassion and collective effort can transform lives. Through this challenge, my son and I hope to carry that spirit beyond the hospital and inspire others to make a difference.

If you are able to support us, please donate today. Every contribution, no matter how small, will help these charities continue their vital work. Please also share this page with your friends, family and colleagues.

Together, we can climb for a better world. Thank you for your generosity and support.

BSSH has been supporting members to perform voluntary work overseas since 2010. From modest beginnings responding to an invitation to lead surgical mission to Holy Spirit Hospital in Makeni, Sierra Leone the work has steadily grown so that in 2019 we have educational projects in 10 low to middle income countries (LMICs). Providing hand surgery education to surgeons and their teams in LMICs is an excellent use of BSSH members skills, knowledge and commitment to hand surgery. It is in keeping with the objects of the society to further the development of hand surgery by education and research.