Men’s mental health is an uphill battle for so many, so I’ll be climbing my own 8,849m challenge - the equivalent of Mount Everest - to raise funds and awareness for this important cause.
Every day, so many men struggle silently with mental health and neurodivergence, often shaped by unrealistic and unfair expectations of how men “should” be. It’s time for that to change.
This challenge is inspired by the three most important men in my life. They have all faced their own battles, often hidden from view, and have carried them with strength and resilience. They remain some of the strongest, kindest and most inspiring people I know and I’m proud of them every day. They’ve always been there for me, and this is one way I want to stand beside them and show them just how amazing they are.
We all have men we love in our lives, friends, partners, family, who may be struggling silently, who haven’t spoken up yet, or who have carried things alone in the past, and so this is for them too.
Men’s mental health simply isn’t talked about enough. I want to be part of changing that, helping to create a world where men feel safe to speak, to struggle, and to be supported without judgement.
So, the climb begins. I’ll be rocking colourful braids in place of a trusty tash and starting as many conversations as I can along the way. And if I reach my £1,000 goal, I’ll be getting a tattoo too—my very own moustache for Movember!
Anything you can give to support the men we love would mean so much
By the end of Movember 2026, i'll be climbing 8,849 meters, the equivalent of mount Everest, for men's mental health. If I reach my £1000 goal, i'll get a tattoo too!
How I'm getting involved
Starting:11th April 2026
Physical challenge
7953
of 8849 metres
walking
7953 metres
By the end of Movember 2026, i'll be climbing 8,849 meters, the equivalent of mount Everest, for men's mental health. If I reach my £1000 goal, i'll get a tattoo too!
A VERY hard earned 202m today at the higher shelf stones with usual suspects Tom, Mum and Dad Check out my peogeess and donate here: https://movember.com/m/15528093?mc=90
Had some lovely conversations out and about today bagging 3 more Ethels (Featherbed Top, Bleaklow Head and the Higer Shelf Stones) and seeing the bomber plane crash site too! It was VERY boggy out with a 2.5 hour walk prediction turning into nearly 4 hours zig zagging between the deep muddy patches. 8 feet total, only 3 went totally under
A VERY hard earned 202m today at the higher shelf stones with usual suspects Tom, Mum and Dad Check out my peogeess and donate here: https://movember.com/m/15528093?mc=90
Had some lovely conversations out and about today bagging 3 more Ethels (Featherbed Top, Bleaklow Head and the Higer Shelf Stones) and seeing the bomber plane crash site too! It was VERY boggy out with a 2.5 hour walk prediction turning into nearly 4 hours zig zagging between the deep muddy patches. 8 feet total, only 3 went totally under
1 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Ethan Byrne
£10
Great cause and brilliant challenge. Well done!
1 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Ethan Byrne
£10
Great cause and brilliant challenge. Well done!
1 Week(s) Ago
I walked 202 m04:00:00
Higher shelf stones!
1 Week(s) Ago
I walked 202 m04:00:00
Higher shelf stones!
1 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
CHAITALI SRIVASTAVA
£15
The amazing person you are. ♥️
Cheering you on, Meg
1 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
CHAITALI SRIVASTAVA
£15
The amazing person you are. ♥️
Cheering you on, Meg
313m with usual suspects Tom, mum and Dad! Anything you're able to give on my link is going to the incredible Movember charity supporting men's mental health and prostate and testicular cancer research globally ❤️ thanks for all yoir support so far!
TATTOO DEBUT! And an extea 516m on the Roaches with usual suspects Tom, Mum and Dad! You can check out my progress and donate here https://movember.com/m/15528093?mc=91
Thank you so much for all your support in reaching my fundraising goal! I said I'd get a tattoo at £1000 so here it is! I went with a trig point to represent the climbing and a moustache flag to match my trusty banner I've been taking on my hikes. I love it and hope it will keep generating important conversations about Men's Mental Health long after this fundraiser is over ❤️ in the meantime, more walking and more conversations
184m with uusual suspects tom and mum and special guest dad! You can check out my progress and donate to my fundraiser via https://movember.com/m/15528093?mc=90
96m exploring Brimham Rocks today with usual suspect Tom and special guests Sue ❤️ I can almost taste half way! Awesome rocks to add in my meters for this awesome cause - You can check out my progress and donate here https://movember.com/m/15528093?mc=90
Another 157m and £800 raised, thanks so much, only £200 to go! Shout out to this absolute legend hiding away at the top of my steep trail this evening - Tom's been out with me at 9pm waiting at the top of this steep little loop singing and cheering the whole time while I lapped it 8 times for some extra elevation outside of the hot hours