04/11/2025
“Just six months after the heartbreaking loss of our son from a car accident, my incredible wife Simone, was diagnosed with an aggressive leukaemia (ALL). What followed was a brutal year but amidst it all, there was hope. Anthony Nolan, with their tireless efforts, found Simone a stem cell donor, giving us a lifeline when we thought there were none left.”
“Three years later, we had the profound privilege of meeting Simone’s donor, Ben, and his family in London. It was surreal to meet the person who made Simone’s recovery possible. Thanking him for doing something so generous for someone he didn’t even know giving Simone a second life didn’t seem enough. ”
“Ben’s selflessness reminded me how powerful it is when one person’s act of kindness can change – or even save – another person’s life. January this year I turned 55, and I wanted to do something meaningful in my life before I got too old. I wanted to push myself but at the same time use the opportunity to give something back to Anthony Nolan.”
Warren decided to climb Kilimanjaro with his friend Steve, and in doing so chose to fundraise for Anthony Nolan. Steve happened to also be a personal trainer, so together they created a solid nutrition plan, training and mentoring plan for the next nine months to ensure they would reach the top!
Then, the moment came. After four days of hard, intense hiking, altitude sickness and poor sleep, Warren reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro!
“Just as the sun was rising, I had finally reached the summit of Kilimanjaro. The emotions hit me all at once – relief, pride, gratitude, disbelief, and emotion I’d held in came pouring out. I couldn’t believe I was standing on top of Africa. I thought about everything it took to get there; the past 3 days, the people who made it possible, my good friend and mentor Steve, my family, friends and especially my wife – I had done it. Standing above the clouds, I felt overwhelmed – not just by the beauty of where I was, but by the realization of how far I’d come. Something that will live with me forever.
“Our trip has not only changed my life forever but supported a further 9 families giving them some hope – and that is exactly what Anthony Nolan does for the rest of the world.”
A huge thank you to Warren who has raised over £10,000 – this will be lifechanging for families like his.
“None of this would have been possible without my trainer and mentor Steve Dennis, the 9 man team of guides and porters, and of course our incredible sponsors - O’Hara’s, City TM, Heidelberg Materials, Rhino, Powerhouse Films, JM Clark and Peanut Clothing.”
