Six: The Summit
Six: The Summit

Tessa Pihlens

01 Dec 2025 - 11 Feb 2026

Six: The Summit

Six intrepid explorers – Lucy, Tess, Amanda, Amanda, Hayley and Mads – are setting off on a Herculean adventure.

Namely, summiting Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The volcano may be dormant, but its height is punchy at 5,895 metres: the world’s highest freestanding mountain.

Why, you may ask?

Between us, middle age has ushered in brutal, lifechanging adversity - with cancer and dementia affecting our group massively.

We are not off on a jolly! We are walking with purpose. And your sponsorship will fuel every step as we climb. We won’t wash in seven days. No shower, no shampoo, no wifi, no comms! A world away from southwest London and much-needed time out, as we repair, rebuild, reenergise – and drum up as much support for these amazing charities.

Thank you. We are so grateful.

Supporting

Dementia UK
Dementia UK

Health | 1039404

50%

We are Dementia UK – the specialist dementia nurse charity.

Victoria Cohen Eye Cancer Charitable Trust
Victoria Cohen Eye Cancer Charitable Trust

Health | 1194105

25%

Saving lives, eyes, and vision by supporting the training and education of aspiring ocular oncologists.

Ocular Melanoma UK
Ocular Melanoma UK

Health | 1147506

25%

We are the only UK organisation dedicated solely to supporting people affected by ocular melanoma as we know how important it is for people for with ocular melanoma to live, and live well. We are working to change the landscape for people with this cancer by uniting the wider community, so that every person receives the support, information, and treatment they need.

Supporters

32

£2,395.00

+ £462.50 Gift Aid

32 supporters

Charities Supporting

Dementia UK
50%
Victoria Cohen Eye Cancer Charitable Trust
25%
Ocular Melanoma UK
25%