In 2018, at the age of 47, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. What could have been an overwhelming roadblock instead became the catalyst to start living more truly as myself and to prioritise dreams I had long put on hold, believing there would always be more time. So I committed to learning to mountaineer — a journey that led me to 8,000 metres and the South Col of Everest in 2023. This is now my second attempt to become the first Australian living with MS to stand atop the world. More than a summit, this climb is about showing what becomes possible when we challenge the limiting beliefs that tell us our lives need to shrink in the face of adversity. Sometimes, they can become larger than we ever imagined. I’m sharing this journey not simply as a story of adventure, but as a way to create real impact. Through this fundraiser, I hope to help contribute to the vital medical research needed to find a cure for MS, while also inspiring others facing their own mountains to keep moving towards what matters most. Every donation helps fund vital MS research and brings us closer to the hope of a future free from this disease.