I am incredibly proud to join a group of colleagues and friends from Samsung to take on this challenge. Building on the previous adventures we have undertaken in support of the Lily Foundation (Arctic 100, 5 Peaks, Mont Blanc) this challenge is set to push the limits.

For me this is a personal story. Our youngest daughter Poppy has Mitochondrial Disease. It limits her physical abilities greatly (she can't walk or talk) but she offers so much joy to our family. Helping this charity has become a personal mission and one I am always proud to take on new challenges for.

The Monte Rosa Massif straddles the border between Italy and Switzerland, including the famous mountain towns of Zermatt and Gressonney. The Massif dominates the surrounding area with an impressive ten peaks over 4,000m high.

Our plan is to summit at many of these peaks as we can (at least 5) in 4 days. 

The Lily Foundation was founded in Lily's memory, having lost her battle to Mitochondrial Disease at just eight months old. The charity aims to give hope, answers and support to the many other children and families that face the challenges of this disease today. Did you know every twenty minutes a child is born who will develop Mitochondrial Disease by the age of 16!

There is no cure for this disease which is for many, debilitating and life limiting. Please stand with us and fight Mitochondrial Disease and fight for hope.