Adventure with Purpose: My 2025 Charity Challenges

In 2025, I’m taking on three huge charity challenges — all fuelled by a passion for pushing limits and, more importantly, making a difference to those who need it most.

These challenges aren’t just about physical endurance. They’re about supporting incredible organisations that empower, uplift, and inspire – and I need your help to make each mile, each summit, and each step count. After the final challenge, I’ll take the total amount raised and split it between each charity, ensuring both causes get the support they deserve.

THE CHALLENGES

‍BIG TIG Cycle | 5th–8th June

Cycling from London to Nantes over four days, covering over 400 miles, I’m raising money for It’s Your Life – a charity doing vital work with young people and families in underserved communities. This ride is as much about community as it is about courage.

Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge | 5th–7th September

Next up, I’ll be hiking the three highest peaks in Yorkshire – Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough – in under 12 hours. It’s a test of stamina and grit, again in support of It’s Your Life, whose grassroots work is changing lives every day.

Gran Paradiso / Alps Climb | 8th–12th October

To finish the year, I’m honoured to join the Adaptive Grand Slam team on a high-altitude expedition in the Alps. Climbing Gran Paradiso – Italy’s highest standalone mountain – I’ll be alongside a remarkable group of adaptive athletes and veterans. The climb supports both the AGS mission and its beneficiaries, helping injured servicemen and women regain purpose through extreme challenge and adventure.

WHY THIS MATTERS

Each of these charities creates opportunity where there was none – whether that’s helping a young person find direction, a family build resilience, or a wounded veteran rediscover their strength.

This is more than just adventure for adventure’s sake. It’s about purpose, connection, and giving something back in the hope we can make a real difference.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

I’ve set a fundraising target to reflect the scale of these challenges, and every donation – no matter the size – will aid the causes I’m supporting this year.

If you can, please:

Donate whatever you can afford - every penny counts

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Cheer me on – I’ll need it!

Thank you for reading and for being part of this journey. Let’s make a real difference in 2025.

Thanks,

Rhys