‘Sometimes it’s not until things get taken away that you start to truly appreciate ever having them in the first place.’
Grateful I’m here for round two. 🙏
#sci #perspective #round2 #spinalcordinjury #gratitude #growthmindset #hope #quadlife
Purpose is built not found 🔨🙏
If you want to dive a bit deeper there is a module in our New Heights course on how to uncover and align with your values in order to cultivate purpose. 🔗 in bio. ✌️
#PurposeInProgress #FiguringItOut #BuiltNotFound #LiveWithIntention #SmallStepsBigMeaning #LessonsInLife
World First Ascent – We Did It!
(4720m, unclimbed peak)
The first unclimbed mountain summited by someone with a disability 🩼🥳
Still trying to process what’s just happened. The climb was far more technical and demanding than I could ever have imagined, and it took absolutely everything to reach the top. One thing I do know for sure is that it wouldn’t have been possible without the mentoring and guidance of the legend that is @adriannelhams over the past few years.
Right now I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who made this possible at such short notice, and to all of you who have supported, messaged, and donated over the last few weeks. You’ve been with me every step of the way.
Next stop is Bishkek, where I’ll be meeting the kids from the charity we’re supporting to give them the honour of naming the mountain. That part feels even more special than the summit itself.
More soon - love ya!
Donation 🔗 in bio. 🙏
#worldfirstascent #unclimbedpeak #lifeisadventure #adaptiveadventure #climbyourmountain #beyondbarriers #mountainsofpossibility #spinalcordinjury #resilienceinaction #adventurewithoutlimits #takethechance #rollthedice #firstascent #gratefulbeyondwords #summitwithpurpose
@ismclimb@inigo_insurance@grangersofficial@millimetres2mountains@airolo_uk@leki.ski.outdoor@petzl_official@berghausofficial@adriannelhams@tobyroney@luke_tarrant@runandrockguiding@jakeholland.co.uk@yeti
The future of fundraising is more connected, collaborative, and experience-driven than ever before.
Last week at Pacesetter London, leaders across sport, fundraising, events, and technology came together at Red Bull HQ to discuss what’s next for the fundraising landscape and how stronger partnerships can help drive greater impact worldwide.
We were proud to share two exciting milestones for GivenGain:
→ Becoming the official fundraising platform for the @bankofamerica Chicago Marathon and Distance Series beginning in 2027
→ Launching a strategic partnership and AI integration with @letsdothis.com_ to help create a more seamless fundraising experience globally
We also heard from former professional rugby player @edjackson8 , whose story of resilience and purpose reminded us of the powerful human impact behind every fundraising journey.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such meaningful conversations about the future of fundraising.
#AllGiveAllGain #Pacesetter #Fundraising #SportsForGood
I’ve started writing this caption about ten times.
To everyone who ran, walked, rowed, rolled, donated, cheered, or messaged from afar this weekend - thank you. None of this was ever mine to do alone, and to feel the love for David over the last month has been incredible.
£100,000. I keep typing it and deleting it. It doesn’t feel real. That number exists because of you.
But honestly, the thing that’s stayed with me isn’t the total. It’s the overwhelming sense of love, support and kindness for someone who deserves every ounce of it.
Every metre a reminder of how lucky we are that we can. To have legs that carry us, lungs that fill, a body that wakes up willing. Not everyone gets that once again Dave’s situation is reminding us of very important lesson in the hardest possible way.
So if I take one thing from this weekend, it’s gratitude. For all of you, for the chance to move and for doing something that mattered, together.
Thank you. Truly. 🙏
@davidsmithmbe
When I was in hospital, my mum always said she wished she could swap places with me. I thought she was being a bit weird… now I get it.
It’s definitely not life and death this time but sitting here I can’t imagine what families go through when it actually is. Not the one….
So yeah… here’s a thought for the waiting room crew.. 🙏
*Only applies if you actually like the person you’re waiting for…
#supportnetwork #waitingroomcrew
A year ago, Matt and I decided we couldn’t just sit back and say nothing other than to each other anymore.
The conversation around masculinity feels broken and shouting into the void isn’t going to fix it. So we started having the conversations ourselves.
With men we look up to. Men willing to talk about ego, fear, identity, all the stuff we all think about but don’t often say out loud.
We’re not claiming to have the answers.
We’re just trying to get closer to them, and bring a few more positive voices into the mix along the way.
Boys Will Be Boys.
Out now. Wherever you get your podcasts 🎙️
@boyswillbeboyspod
🔗in bio
#boyswillbeboys #modernmasculinity #mentalking #newpodcast
Miles For Dave - London In Person Event
Battersea Park
3rd May
9am-3pm (Pear Tree Cafe meet point)
Feel free to join me for the whole 6 hours (If you don’t mind walking slowly) / running for one hour or 5, or, just coming down to say hi and show your support. The more the merrier!
One lap of the park is 2 miles and we’re looking to cover as many as possible together on the day so every lap you can offer counts.
If you can’t make the London event but would like to do something for Dave over the bank holiday weekend do feel free to drop me a comment below or a DM and let me know your plans. I’m going to be setting up a WhatsApp group soon so we can coordinate in order to maximise our support over the weekend.
Thank you to those who have got in touch or donated already. Dave’s been having some further complications in hospital recently but I’ve been sharing how many people want to help and he’s immensely grateful!
We’re using the #MilesForDave so he can keep track of everything.
If anyone has any other ideas of how they may be able on the day or sourcing sponsors it would be very much appreciated if you could reach out. 🫶🫶
Miles for Dave.
While Dave’s in hospital fighting, we want to do our bit to support someone who has done so much for others during his life.
The most important thing is the fundraising to give him the best possible chance but we also want to show him some love by getting out and doing what he loves best on his behalf while he can’t.
I’ve set up a GoFundMe (Miles For Dave) and there are two simple ways to help:
1. Donate�You can donate directly via the link in my bio, and sharing the page helps us spread the word.
2. Do some Miles for Dave over the early May bank holiday (2nd-4th)�Walk, run, cycle, row, wheel, swim - whatever works for you.
Donate, share your story and ask others to support your effort by donating to the same GoFundMe ‘Miles For Dave’ and tagging your name when they donate.
Thank you to everyone who has been in touch already and plans on supporting - I spoke to Dave today and it means a lot to him..🫶
Any questions drop them in the comments below or fire me a DM.
#milesfordave
This one means a lot.
@davidsmithmbe has helped so many people over the years and now it’s our turn to get behind the him.
We’re raising money to help fund the medical support, treatment and care that will give Dave the best chance during his fight.
If you can, please share this far and wide and donate if you can. It will make a real difference. 🙏
We’ll also be getting out for ‘Miles for Dave’ over the Early May bank holiday weekend.
However you want to support, it all counts. Link in bio
#MilesForDave
Deciding whether to have children isn’t just a lifestyle choice - it’s one of the most emotionally loaded decisions you’ll ever sit with. And in your 30s, when life finally feels good, that weight gets heavier, not lighter.
This episode is us being honest about the process. The doubt. The grief that can come even before anything’s happened. And how you ever really know if you want something or if you just think you should.
No agenda. No tidy conclusion. Just an honest conversation. 🤍
🎙️It’s Good to Walk (our new name based on Ed’s first podcast)
👉🏼 Episode 6
📍Shot from Bay of Islands, New Zealand - the last of our travels
#sci #fertility #ivf
