Stubbington local plans to climb Mount Everest

09 July 2019

10 June 2019

Major Andy Wilson, from Stubbington, will be attempting to climb to Everest Base Camp this October to raise vital funds for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity after they helped him adopt his two children, Aaron and Ruby.

In 2010, my wife and I found out that we would be unable to have children naturally. Over a few long months, we decided that rather than look at medical options, we would try to adopt.

As I am in the Army and was based in Germany at the time, it was a difficult process. But thanks to the amazing support from SSAFA, we were blessed with the adoption of our beautiful two children.

- Major Andy Wilson, Army

Andy has an ambitious fundraising target of £2,000, with proceeds going towards SSAFA. He’s confident that he will achieve his target with upcoming fundraising activities, including a charity Golf Day and Skittles night.

I’ve got a long way to go but am confident that I will complete the 12-day trek from Lukla up to Everest Base Camp and back again in October. The trek should see me reach altitudes of over 5,500 metres and I’ll be trekking around 8 hours a day.

- Major Andy Wilson, Army

Andy is also looking for a clothing sponsor for his trek, so if there are any companies out there who can help it would be greatly appreciated!