This September, I’ll be heading to Japan with Team Endeavour to take on a demanding challenge: a two-day Pilgrim Way journey followed by the ascent of Mount Fuji, rising 3,776 metres above sea level.

This is more than a mountain climb. It’s a mission to raise vital funds towards building a respite lodge for Armed Forces families facing exceptionally difficult circumstances.

For me, this is not just a test of endurance. It’s a personal journey of reflection, resolve, and respect. Climbing from sea level is symbolic of the long, often unseen roads walked by the families we support. Each step will be taken in recognition of their strength, and as a reminder of the instinct to serve that continues beyond uniform.

If you’re able to support, any donation, large or small, will make a genuine difference.

Your contribution will help create a place where families can rest, recover, and rebuild.