DXC is a proud presenting partner of Manchester United Foundation. Myself, and four of my colleagues, are lucky enough to have been chosen to be part of a group of intrepid trekkers taking on the tallest free-standing mountain in Africa, climbing to an incredible 5,895m above sea level to reach the Kilimanjaro summit.

It will take us around seven days to reach the summit, where we will spend our days travelling through rainforest, moorland, highland desert and finally, having conquered the altitude (fingers crossed), reaching the arctic zone at the summit.

All funds raised will support the education and community outreach programmes delivered by the Foundation in areas of high deprivation across Greater Manchester and beyond. I have seen this work, it is incredible. The Foundation is committed to improving the lives of those children and young people who need it most, and during the 2022/2023 season worked with over 25,000 young people to provide opportunities for them to feel empowered to reach their goals. Let's do our bit to help change these young lives for the better.