Parag, 41, aims to raise £5,000 for the Kaleidoscope Plus Group as he tackles the Khumbu 3 peaks challenge this November. The West Bromwich-based charity helps thousands of people across the UK each year and offers a range of services for people in need, struggling with their emotional health and wellbeing. The challenge will involve Parag tackling the Khumbu Peaks, Nepal’s greatest challenge. It will involve climbing in the heights of the Himalayas with three mountain ascents of increasing altitude: Lobuche East (6,145m), Island Peak (6,189m), and Mera Peak (6,476m). Parag aims to complete all climbs in one extraordinary challenge. Parag decided to take on the mammoth challenge after reflecting on his own struggles following the Covid-19 pandemic. On signing up for the challenge Parag added: “Life is like a mountain; you start at the bottom and there’s a struggle along the way. You have ups and downs, but you get up and make sure you reach the top. “This couldn’t be more true following on from Covid-19. We’ve all faced some tremendous challenges and the pandemic has affected each of us differently. That’s why I’m raising money for Kaleidoscope Plus Group so that I can help support those who have struggled with their mental health.” Parag started the challenge on Saturday 22 October and has already reached the summit of Mera Peak and Island Peak. This mammoth challenge is something Parag has always wanted to take on and in the lead up he was training hard in the gym to ensure he was physically fit beforehand.Having previously completed the Three Peaks Challenge and all the Snowdon tracks, he feels like now’s the time to really to really challenge himself. The trek will be challenging, not just physically but mentally too, so Parag plans on spending some of the trip meditating, thinking of the end goal and his family, as well as the positive impact his fundraising will have on the local community. On the incredible support from Parag as he tackles the Khumbu challenge, Gary Wheway,Head of Business Development and Fundraising at the Kaleidoscope Plus Group said: “We are delighted to work together with Parag, helping him raise money for what is an immense challenge, and can’t thank him enough for his support. “The money raised will enable the Kaleidoscope Plus Group to provide life-changing services, promoting positive health and wellbeing, challenging the stigma around mental health, and creating inclusive communities.” Parag has already raised an impressive £3,548 but still needs that support to reach his challenge target. If you’d like to make a donation to Parag and help him achieve his £5,000 goal following this tremendous act of courage and kindness, then visit his JustGiving page https://bit.ly/3erzDDa.
