I’m Jay Millard — a veteran, a suicide survivor, and someone who knows what it feels like to fight through the darkest moments imaginable.

I’m taking on what is believed to be a world first: leopard crawling Ben Nevis from base to summit to raise money for Who Dares Cares.

Not climbing. Crawling.

Every metre will hurt. Every hour will test me physically and mentally. But that’s the point.

There was a time in my life when I didn’t think I’d survive at all. Like many veterans, I battled demons in silence. I know what it’s like to feel broken, isolated, and lost. But survival gave me purpose — and now I want to use that purpose to help others who are still fighting their own battles.

Who Dares Cares does incredible work supporting veterans, emergency service personnel, and people struggling with mental health challenges and PTSD. They step in when people feel they have nowhere left to turn.

This crawl is more than an endurance challenge. It’s proof that even when life brings you to your knees, you can still move forward.

If successful, this will be the first known leopard crawl of Ben Nevis in human history — but the real goal is raising awareness for suicide prevention, veteran mental health, and the power of resilience.

Please donate whatever you can. Every contribution helps support people who desperately need hope, support, and a reason to keep going.

On 28th November 2026 I shall be leopard crawling Ben Nevis over a duration of two days. A Human first and for the cause that matters most. Please support. This is voluntary. .

Thank you for standing with me.

— Jay Millard