I am attempting to reach Everest Base Camp in April this year for the Friends of St Luke’s Charity, which supports cancer care at the St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network in Dublin.

This is an 18-day hike to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) and the Kala Patthar summit (5,545m) in Nepal.

This cause is close to my heart, as I have seen firsthand what the support means to people and families in Ireland through our own experiences last year.

I appreciate any support for this great cause as I strive to reach the goal of Everest Base Camp. Help us to provide the comfort and care so essential to our patients as they go through their cancer journey.

Patients receive radiotherapy at St Luke's Network three cancer centres in Dublin - St Luke's Hospital, Rathgar and St Luke's centre in Beaumont and James's Hospitals.