Soldier to take on Kilimajaro for SSAFA

02 September 2020

The team, who met at Surrey University, will be beginning their trek on 7^th September with the aim to raise £4,000 for a range of charities, including SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

The team will begin their trek at Mkubwa Camp (2,790m) and progress to their destination of Urhuru Peak standing at 5,895m.

Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing mountain in the world and only around 65% of climbers are able to complete this ascent, so it will be a challenge for the team of seven.

William joined the Royal Navy in September 2016 and joined HMS Northumberland in July 2017 after his initial phase one and phase two training. At the end of October 2019, William’s draft on Northumberland came to an end and he was then drafted to 47 Commando to work on fixing and maintaining Landing Craft, where he is still currently based in Plymouth. 

He said: “We chose SSAFA as one of our charities as I’m currently serving in the Royal Navy and so is one of my teammate’s brothers. A few of my other teammates also had Grandparents who served in the military.” 

“We’re all quite active and are looking forward to this challenge. After much uncertainty, we’re pleased it’ll be going ahead as planned in September.”

If you would like to support the team, visit: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/kilimandemjaro