🎉 Join Us in Climbing Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa for Cavernoma Awareness - In Person or Virtually! 🏔️

On 7th June 2025, we’ll be taking on the challenge of climbing Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa, the highest mountain in England and Wales, to kick off Cavernoma Awareness Month and raise funds for Cavernoma Alliance UK (CAUK).

This year’s climb is extra special—it’s the 20th anniversary of CAUK, a charity founded in 2005 by Dr. Ian Stuart. To mark this milestone, we’re aiming to raise £20,000 to support people living with cavernoma and fund vital research.

But this year, we’re making it bigger and more inclusive than ever! If you can’t join us on the mountain, you can still take part by completing the Virtual Snowdon Challenge—wherever you are!

🌍 Take on the Virtual Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa Challenge!

Can’t make it to Wales? No problem! You can walk, climb, or hike the equivalent height or distance of Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa (1,085m / 3,560ft or approx. 4,610 steps or 475 flights of stairs) in your own way - whether that’s climbing stairs at home, walking locally, or spreading the challenge over multiple days.

💡 What is a cavernoma?

Cavernomas are clusters of abnormal blood vessels that look like raspberries. Found in the brain and spinal cord, these vessels have thin, leaky walls that can bleed without warning at any age. While 1 in 625 people are thought to have a cavernoma, 1 in 2,700 experience symptoms, including:

🍓Brain haemorrhages

🍓Seizures

🍓Neurological problems

Treatment options are limited to "wait and see," neurosurgery, or stereotactic radiosurgery.

💙 About Cavernoma Alliance UK

CAUK was founded by Dr. Ian Stuart after his life changed overnight due to a cavernoma bleed. What began as a helpline in Ian’s bedroom has grown into a national charity with over 4,000 members. CAUK’s mission is to find a cure for cavernoma while providing education, support, and resources to those affected by this condition.

By donating or supporting our Snowdon climb, you’ll help us:

🌟 Raise awareness of cavernoma

🌟 Fund groundbreaking research

🌟 Provide life-changing support to those living with cavernoma

🚶‍♂️ Whether you're climbing Snowdon with us in person or completing the Virtual Snowdon Challenge in your own way, every step you take is a step closer to finding a cure. Thank you for supporting us on this meaningful journey.

👉 Donate now and help us make a difference!