Pass the plasters people, this is a personal one……

I’m taking on the Three Peaks Challenge — climbing the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales in three days — to raise money for Time To Talk Mental Health UK, who partner with Men Who Talk to break the stigma around men speaking up about their mental health.

This is deeply personal to me. My dad struggled with his mental health for a long time, and at the time, we didn’t understand what he was going through or have the support to help him. The impact on him — and on our family — has stayed with me, and it’s why I care so much about raising awareness, improving access to support, and breaking the silence around men’s mental health.

By climbing these mountains, I’m raising both funds and awareness for a cause that affects so many families.

If you’re able to donate — no matter how small — I’d be incredibly grateful.

Thank you for cheering me on, supporting the cause, and for being the kind of people I’d happily share my blister plasters with at the top of a mountain.

With love (and probably future aching legs)

Paul xx