In 2026, I’ll be taking on the Everest Base Camp trek — a physically and mentally demanding endurance challenge that will push me far outside my comfort zone.

I’m drawn to challenges that test mental resilience and push me to operate outside familiar routines. Stepping away from day-to-day life creates space to reset, reflect, and gain perspective, which I value greatly for mental wellbeing. This trek offers that opportunity, while also turning a personal challenge into something that can genuinely help others.

I’ve chosen to raise funds for Foodbank Cardiff because it supports people right here in the community where I live. This isn’t a distant issue or something that happens elsewhere — it’s happening quietly in our own neighbourhoods, often behind closed doors.

It’s deeply unfair and heartbreaking to know that, while many of us walk through our front doors into warm homes, there are people nearby worrying about how to afford their next meal. People who are working, people who are unwell, people who have faced unexpected changes in life and are simply trying to get by. No one should have to live with the constant stress of food insecurity.

Hunger doesn’t discriminate, and it doesn’t always look the way we expect. Supporting Foodbank Cardiff means supporting individuals and families who may never have imagined needing help, but find themselves there through circumstances beyond their control. Every donation will go directly towards providing emergency food and practical support to people in our local community who need it most.

Thank you so much for supporting this challenge. Your donation — no matter the size — will help turn a personal goal into real, practical support for people in our community who are struggling right now.