On 12th - 13th July, ~ 20 close friends will be aiming to complete the UK Three Peaks Challenge, climbing each of the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales within a 24hr period. This involves walking a total distance of 23 miles with a total ascent of over 3,000m, plus nearly 500 miles of driving, battling the British weather, blisters, hunger and tiredness!

2 1/2 years ago, one of my best friends and climbing and mountaineering partner, had a severe accident on a weekend holiday. Unfortunately he suffered a badly broken back, leaving him paralysed from the waist down and in a wheelchair.

Recognising the joy, education and real world experience our adventures have given us since we were children, we have together seeded a new fund to offer means-tested financial support for pupils at our old school in Stockport, near Manchester, to benefit from the same experiences we had growing up.

Your donation, no matter the size, has the power to change lives. It will open doors for students who might otherwise miss out on these character-building experiences, and of course keep us going in the no doubt driving rain during the challenge!