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Rob Mason
is raising money for Kezia's Fund - Jersey Community Foundation
by taking part in
Everest Base Camp Trek in aid of Kezia's Fund
in memory of Kezia Mason
£16,322.68 Raised
Target: £12,000.00
136%
Total Raised
£16,323
£17,466.43 incl.
Jersey Gift Support
Total Target: £12,000.00
OF TARGET REACHED
About Rob Mason
So, in September 2025—just weeks before I hit the big 5-0— for some reason I’ve decided to do something completely ridiculous. Me. The person who considers walking to the fridge a workout. Instead of celebrating my birthday with cake and wine (as nature intended), I’ll be dragging my unfit, overly-cushioned self up to Everest Base Camp. Yep, THE Everest.
Initially planned as a group of 4 friends we are now 7 in total and it seems they are apparently just as delusional as I am. We’ll be trekking 6-11 hours a day and along with altitude acclimatisation stops we will be on the trail for 12 days - which is, frankly, an absurd amount of time to be moving on purpose. If all goes according to plan, we’ll reach Base Camp and then summit Kalapatar, a lovely little spot sitting at 18,000+ feet. Stay tuned for updates, which may just be me crying into an oxygen mask.
Why are we doing this? To raise funds for Kezia's Fund, a charity we established in 2022 in honor of my beautiful daughter Kezia, who we tragically lost to suicide at just 14 years old.
Our route will take us through the heart of the Sherpa homeland, from Namche Bazaar, crossing valleys, forests, and glacial rivers, with breathtaking views of Everest along the way. It’s going to be physically challenging and mentally tough, but every step will be worth it.
This trek is more than just a physical challenge for us—it’s a way to honour Kezia’s memory and continue the work of her Fund. I’d be incredibly grateful for your support, whether it’s by sponsoring our journey, spreading the word, or simply sending good vibes our way.
Since its launch, the Fund has awarded over £200,000 in grants to local organisations working to improve mental health for young people. The impact has been profound, giving many young people in Jersey access to resources and support they desperately need. But we know there’s still so much more to do to close the gaps in mental health services.
The Fund focuses on:
- Enhancing mental health and wellbeing children and young people
- Empowering young people to create their own mental health initiatives
- Supporting young people in actively designing and delivering mental health programs in their communities
Thank you for helping us make a difference. Together, we can save and change lives.
Fundraising Information
This fundraising page benefits the following good cause:
Kezia's Fund - Jersey Community Foundation
Kezia's Fund supports mental health amongst children and young people aged 5 to 25 and their families in Jersey. The fund aims to increase and/or improve mental health and wellbeing provision for children and young people in Jersey, empower young people to develop their own initiatives, and take an active role in the designing and delivery of activities in their community.
Registration Number:
346
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Mark
25 Oct
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Debs
22 Oct
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Steve
16 Oct
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"An amazing adventure and hopefully good outcomes for the charity. Steve"
Raphy
12 Oct
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"Thank you for your charity highlighting this heartbreaking issue."
Nick
12 Oct
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"Great positive action "
David
12 Oct
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"Can’t imagine your loss , god bless you and your daughter …"
Stuart
12 Oct
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Just seen your Sky News interview. Well done Rob. Base Camp and Kala Patthar in one trip is amazing achievement, even in good wea... "Just seen your Sky News interview. Well done Rob. Base Camp and Kala Patthar in one trip is amazing achievement, even in good weather. (I know, I’ve been there.) Your beautiful daughter would be so proud of you. "
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12 Oct
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"Every little helps. God Bless your darling daughter "
Lee Swift
12 Oct
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"Good luck an amazing effort "
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Cath Byrne
12 Oct
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"Well done Rob - very moving Cath Byrne"
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11 Oct
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Fiona Borch
11 Oct
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"What a wonderful interview on Sky News. Congratulations on your Mount Everest challenge. How brave. "
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Kempy
11 Oct
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"Really well done to all of you great effort 100%,best wishes "
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11 Oct
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"Great achievement for a great charity "
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10 Oct
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Stephenson Family
10 Oct
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"Well done great achievement "
Jo D
09 Oct
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"Just seen you on Sky and wanted to give something in support of your cause."
David Norbury
09 Oct
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Yes
09 Oct
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"Very inspirational glad you all got back safely "
The Oharas
09 Oct
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"Fantastic effort from the whole team for such an important and worthwhile cause. Well done."
Lexi Herbert
09 Oct
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Having just seen your interview on sky news I wanted to reach out and say thank you for honouring your daughter and others who suf... "Having just seen your interview on sky news I wanted to reach out and say thank you for honouring your daughter and others who suffer from mental illnesses. I’m so sorry for your loss. Lexi "
Anonymous
09 Oct
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"Your story brought a tear to my eye. Well done on reaching back camp! "
Jez
09 Oct
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"Well done Rob! A great effort for an excellent cause. "
David Field
08 Oct
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Kirsty
08 Oct
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"Sorry to hear about the loss of Kezia. What a wonderful way to honour her memory. Well done! Kirsty"
Dan Hopkins
08 Oct
£100.00
Turning on sky news on this evening left me financially poorer but a little richer - having climbed Kilimanjaro in 2016 for my own... "Turning on sky news on this evening left me financially poorer but a little richer - having climbed Kilimanjaro in 2016 for my own personal reasons I couldn’t not support your incredible and worthy cause - our children are so precious and yet society continues to fail to protect them "
Ana
08 Oct
£10.00
"To Kezia's Dad your an inspiration, glad your safe. "
'Bruce'
08 Oct
£20.00
Well done you! Just an 'ordinary guy' doing something very very extraordinary! Those photos on Sky News were heartbreaking, but... "Well done you! Just an 'ordinary guy' doing something very very extraordinary! Those photos on Sky News were heartbreaking, but somehow wonderful. All the best to you and your familyn"
Sue
08 Oct
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Vincent Farrelly
08 Oct
£50.00
"I’m sorry for your loss. Your endeavors and efforts to raise awareness for mental health is inspiring!!"
Andrew
08 Oct
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"Best wishes , from Cape Town ."
Rav Garcha
08 Oct
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Hi Rob You are an absolute inspiration and your daughter - the beautiful Kezia will be looking down on her daddy, so proud. A... "Hi Rob You are an absolute inspiration and your daughter - the beautiful Kezia will be looking down on her daddy, so proud. Anything I can do in the future just reach out . Rav Garcha "
Andy & Tracy B
08 Oct
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"Amazing achievement in memory of your daughter "