There are journeys we choose, and there are journeys that choose us. Your decision to take on the Everest Base Camp trek for Movember is more than just a physical climb – it’s a bold step forward in the fight for men’s mental health. And I couldn’t be prouder.
As fathers, sons, and brothers, we’ve all faced mountains. Some are out in the open – job pressures, family responsibilities, loss. Others are hidden – the quiet struggles we don’t always talk about. But none of them have to be faced alone.
That’s what makes your journey so powerful. You’re not just walking to Base Camp; you’re walking for every man who’s ever felt like he had to carry the load by himself. You’re walking to remind us all that with mates by your side – people who listen, check in, and walk with you – even the tallest mountain can be conquered.
It takes courage to open up. It takes strength to keep going when the path gets steep. And it takes heart to do it not just for yourself, but for others.
Your trek is a symbol – of resilience, of hope, of what’s possible when we have each other’s backs.
So keep walking, step after step. Know that with every breath of that thin Himalayan air, you’re raising awareness, sparking conversations, and showing what true strength looks like.
Proud doesn’t even begin to cover it.
With all my heart,
Dad