Epic fundraiser climbs the world's tallest 100 mountains - virtual style!

03 March 2021

In April last year, Ben Wilson, 44, decided to raise money for charity virtually by climbing the height of the twelve highest peaks in the UK, and the world’s tallest 100 buildings, via his stairs at home whilst isolating.

After completing his initial challenge, Ben decided to take on an even greater challenge – climbing the world’s tallest 100 mountains. He started his challenge on August 1st, 2020 and aims to complete his challenge in October 2021.

To date Ben has completed 39 mountain-equivalents by climbing his staircase at home.

He has raised over £2,000 so far for charities including, SSAFA, The Royal British Legion, Forces in the Community, The British Lung Foundation and The RAF Benevolent Fund.

Ben said: “This is a real challenge for me, with a lung condition and a spinal injury that ended my career in the RAF. As a RAF veteran, inspired by Captain Tom Moore and the recent 100th anniversary of the RAF, I had a desire to give back to the amazing charities that support veterans, serving members and people with lung conditions.”

Ben served in the RAF for nearly three years before a spinal injury obtained during training cut his career short. He received help and support from SSAFA Nottingham following his time in the RAF and diagnoses of PTSD and COPD as a veteran.