Rugby player embarks on Everest challenge for Help for Heroes

A former England rugby player is hanging up his boots and embarking on a gruelling challA former England rugby player is hanging up his boots and embarking on a gruelling challenge in aid of Help for Heroes.

Josh Lewsy and close friend Maj Keith Reesby – who he met ten years ago at Sandhurst Military Academy – are hoping to climb the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, in order to raise money for the Help for Heroes charity.

Lewsy tells the BBC: "There are a few nerves and a bit of trepidation but I’m quite excited now – we are ready to give it a crack."

Winds of up to 100 miles per hour have been hitting the mountain over the past few days, but as these are now dropping, the pair have been given a five-day window to complete their expedition.

Survival expert Bear Grylls recently showed his support for the Help for Heroes charity by joining 200 joggers to take part in a sponsored run to raise money to provide assistance for soldiers wounded in battle, the Wiltshire Gazette and Herald reported.

Posted by Simon Williamsnge in aid of Help for Heroes.

Josh Lewsy and close friend Maj Keith Reesby – who he met ten years ago at Sandhurst Military Academy – are hoping to climb the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, in order to raise money for the Help for Heroes charity.

Lewsy tells the BBC: "There are a few nerves and a bit of trepidation but I’m quite excited now – we are ready to give it a crack."

Winds of up to 100 miles per hour have been hitting the mountain over the past few days, but as these are now dropping, the pair have been given a five-day window to complete their expedition.

Survival expert Bear Grylls recently showed his support for the Help for Heroes charity by joining 200 joggers to take part in a sponsored run to raise money to provide assistance for soldiers wounded in battle, the Wiltshire Gazette and Herald reported.

Posted by Simon Williams