Dying to Climb is my quest to return to the summit of Mount Everest while living with Stage 4 breast cancer - and raising vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

I first stood on top of Everest in 2005. Today, as a researcher in exercise and cancer, I study the very disease that is now threatening my own life. This expedition is more than a climb—it is a personal and scientific mission.

An Everest expedition demands navigating the deadly Khumbu Icefall, extreme altitude, and brutal –40°C temperatures, challenging what the human body and mind are capable of.

By attempting this ascent, I hope to:

* Inspire others who are facing their own battles—showing that courage, purpose, and hope can exist even in the hardest moments.

* Raise vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support whose work has become deeply personal to me.

* Advance new research into the effects of low oxygen on advanced cancer progression and patient outcomes.

This journey will also be documented in a feature film that follows my story—a story of resilience, determination, and the drive to keep moving despite adversity. I hope this climb will stand as a message to anyone who feels overwhelmed: you are stronger than you think.

If you’re able to support this expedition, you’ll be helping push the boundaries of cancer research and supporting thousands of people facing the disease.

Thank you for believing in this mission.

For more information, please visit my website.

You can follow my progress on Instagram.

My funding strategy includes both corporate partnerships and community-based crowdfunding. Your donation will help cover expedition costs, including flights, equipment, and other essential expenses needed to make this project possible.

Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference. Even sharing this fundraiser with friends and family helps more than you know.

I will keep you updated on my expedition and how your generosity is helping raise money for cancer charity.