Hi everyone,

In April 2026 we are both travelling to Nepal to complete a 19 day trek to Everest Base Camp and we are hoping to raise as much as we can for the brilliant National Foundation for Retired Service Animals.

What is the challenge?

We are flying out to Nepal to complete a trek to Everest Base Camp via what is known as the “three passes”. The Three Passes Trek is the ultimate Himalayan journey, crossing Renjo La, Cho La, and Kongma La to form a challenging circuit through some of the most remote, rugged, and awe-inspiring terrain in Nepal.

We will be tracking to EBC which sits 5364m above sea level battling steep rugged terrain and the thinner air at altitude.

Why are we raising money?

The NFRSA is a fantastic charity that is UK based, offering support to retired service animals who have worked serving the public in the Police, Fire Service, Armed Forces, Prison service, NHS and more! The NFRSA promotes the care, well-being, and welfare of retired service animals from across the emergency service and MoD family, by supporting retired service and horses with veterinary and medical bills.

This support is vital in ensuring these retired service animals receive the care they need during retirement, and unfortunately no government funding is currently available to support retired animals and insurance companies do not usually accept former service animals or charge extortionate prices.

This is a charity very close to our heart. We both have a career working with dogs and Sean works with service animals. Retired police Dog Phenex has retired and remains living with us after serving and protecting the public, and looking after Sean in this dangerous world! It is reassuring to know that the NFRSA are there to support us, should we need them in the future.

The work the NFRSA does is incredible and we have seen how they have supported these hero animals and their handlers across the county.

THANK YOU

Any donation is greatly appreciated and we thank for everyone’s support!

Sean and Charl.