UPDATE ON 11TH SEPTEMBER 2023

Dear Supporters, thank you very much for your donations made to-date! As you would have seen, a massive earthquake hit Morocco, specifically the region where we would have gone. As a result, due to both the focus understandably being on rescue efforts and due to still risks with infrastructure, our touring agency have cancelled our trip. We will explore other options however most likely in the spring of 2024 to 'earn' your support and donation

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I'm trekking up Mount Toubkal - 4,167m - The highest peak in North Africa, with my fellow Samsung colleagues this September to help raise valuable funds for a charity that I believe offers a great deal of support to people in their time of need.

This will be a challenge for myself, as even though I love the outdoors and hiking in nature, I've only ever hiked in the UK, which doesn't get close to the altitude climbing that'll be required for this expedition. To put this in perspective, Mount Toubkal is over 3 times higher than the highest peak in the UK, Ben Nevis, and is approximately half of Mount Everest, so this'll be no easy challenge.

I would really appreciate any support that you are able to give.

A little about the charity below:

Mind Over Mountains are a mental health charity offering immediate and accessible support by bringing together hill-walking and mindfulness in nature, alongside time with experienced coaches and counsellors in an unpressured, unhurried setting. Here’s what your donation could contribute towards:

• £40 would pay for one person to attend a day-walk

• £50 would provide a follow-up professional counselling for someone in need

• £195 would cover a full weekend of respite in nature