On the 23rd of May 2025 I am partaking in a Trek up to Machu Picchu in Peru in hope to raise money for The Injured Jockeys Fund.

The late Keagan Kirkby was a good friend of mine, a man I was lucky enough to work with, play sports with and share the occasional point to point weighing room. He was a charitable man himself and in all the time I knew Keagan he would never have turned down the opportunity to help someone. For that reason I want to do something to give back, something to say thank you. Not just to Keags, but to the charity for the help they offer everyone in this community.

The whole trip will last 10 days, 5 days of hiking averaging at 7hours of walking per day! The hike is slow due to acclimatising to the altitude which at the peak reaches 4,500m. I am looking forward to the challenge, and I would really appreciate any donations that will all go straight towards this great cause.

Many thanks,

Rupert Wilks