As an individual and representation of GMFRS, I will be fundraising to travel to the US in September to complete the Memorial Stair Climb, the height of the World Trade Center towers, standing shoulder to shoulder with our brother and sister Firefighters in honour of the 343 Firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11, along with members of their communities.

This climb is about service, sacrifice, and never forgetting.

Every month I will be completing 1 trail run, alongside this I will be adding in additional activities and challenges, throughout the coming months.

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This journey is about remembrance, respect, showing up, mentally & and physically.

I will train with intention, because every rep has purpose! I will climb with purpose, because every step has meaning!

If you’d like to support the challenge or push me to keep going, please donate and share.

Feel free to check out the 'Memorial stair climb' web page, their mission is to unite 343 firefighters from across the UK, each representing a different fire and rescue service, in a collective act of remembrance and solidarity. Together, we will participate in the 2026 Memorial Stair Climb in America, standing shoulder to shoulder with our international firefighting family. This is more than a physical challenge. It’s a tribute to courage, a show of unity, and a commitment to support those who continue to serve.