I'm climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for the future of hospitality.
I'm raising money for The Burnt Chef Project, an organisation set up to tackle mental health stigma in the hospitality industry.
Why me?
When i was 7 years old, my Dad took his own life. Back then, there wasn't the kind of support available that there is today. So, I've had my entire life shaped by his poor mental health.
A few years ago, I found myself in a similar position to him. The walls closing in, couldn't escape my own head. It was at that moment that I finally got it. I finally realised why he thought that was the only way to make it stop.
Had he not done what he did, had i not seen how it can tear a family apart, I may have done the same thing, and I wouldn't be writing this post today.
Fortunately, I've got a very supportive partner who forced me into the help that I needed.
Today, I want to help others who are in a position that I was in. I want to raise awareness for this amazing organisation who can guide people to get the help they need.
Did you know?
4 out of 5 hospitality professionals report to having experienced mental health issues. It's time to change this!
It's something very close to my heart and I would love your support!
Some reasons why they need your help today:
- It costs The Burnt Chef Project £80 (UK) / $100 (non UK) per person for therapy through their global EAP scheme.
- They have trained over 1600 students in the last 2 years in mental health and stress reduction at a cost of £400/$480 per talk
- £158 ($180) per volunteer they train in peer support to better aid those suffering with mental health issues
Together you can help them do so much more!
Thank you to my Sponsors
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A1 & Cafe Moto
£1,000
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Ec4 Hotel Ltd T/a Cedar Court Hotels
Good luck from your colleagues at Cedar Court!
£200
Joanne Roebuck
You’ve got this!
£110
Man Vs Fat Huddersfield
Congratulations on reaching you target Joe! You are making a massive difference to mental health by raising awareness and funds for such an important cause. Everyone at Man V Fat would like to wish you a safe trip, go smash Kilimanjaro!
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Steve C
Smash it Chef
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Steve C
Smash it Chef
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John Hayton
Get good scrub
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Matthew Porter
Go on son. Smash it
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
👏
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Ami & Pez
Genuinely inspiring how hard you've worked for this. You will smash it xx
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Philip Beckwith
Good Luck mate
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Bright Eclipse Limited Private Landlords
Good luck Joe! Sterling effort! Hope your training buddies keep you in good health and great spirits!
£100
Becki Maud
ANYTHING is possible… You’ve got this! ⛰️
£100
Joanna & Miro
£80
Peter Gabriel
£75
Wayne Topley
Amazing effort Joe… enjoy the journey.
£74.20
Emma Mason
£70
June Hardy- Con Club Tombola
£53
Martyn & Dan Field-bream
Good luck buddy. Dan says if you don't get to the top he wants his money back
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Louis Crow Hirst
£53
Abi Clark
super duper proud of you, go smash it❤️
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Andrew Jones
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Steph
Keep going Joe, you are doing amazing, super proud of you and your achievements, you are smashing it, well done, so much admiration for your ongoing determination and drive xx
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Joseph Foster
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Jordan Taylor
Good luck joe, you'll smash it!
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Gennaro D'abundo
Sorry mate but I can't give you more than this. I hope you leave me alone now 😂🤣😂. Just kidding. You deserve it because you do it for a good reason. Well done mate.
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Peter Thompson
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Ian Youngman
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Christine Blenkin
Good luck Joe, your mum tells me how amazing you are and your dad would be super proud of you. Have a fantastic adventure 💪🏻 xx
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Ian
An excellent cause, Bentley. Good luck, you're doing amazing work!
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Louis Crow Hirst
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Richard Bain
Good luck big lad
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Amanda & Chris
We’ve been following your journey so far Joe and are in awe of what you have achieved so far. All that training will pay off when you start your big climb. Good Luck Joe, you’re an inspiration.
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Adam Graham
Good luck Joe! Your dedication to pushing boundaries, raising awareness, and fundraising for this incredible cause is truly inspiring.
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Adam & Sharon
Great effort for a fantastic cause- all the best Joe
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Anna Eastwood Jackson
Best of luck Joe. Love from Anna, Sam & Abel.
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Jo @ Tivoli Travel
All the best Joe with this great cause
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Shaun Guest
Smash it Brother!
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Shaun Joyce
Good luck Joe!
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Luke Jubb
£50
Sam And Sophie Owen
So proud of you Joe! Such an incredible achievement.. we know you will smash it!! Good luck xxx
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Jo Rourke
Go for it Joe!❤️❤️
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Dom Dorgan
I don’t know what’s a bigger achievement, this or Liverpool winning the league 😉 well done Joe, carry on smashing it mate! 🫡
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Collette Harley
Go smash it lovely.
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Charlotte Bellerby-ladocha
Go smash it mate!
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Joshua Hames
£31.80
Michael Gwaze
£31.80
June- Con Club
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Luke Jubb
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Martin And Nikki Casserly
You will smash it Joe! Best of luck your determination will definitely ensure you complete it.
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Chantelle Messenger
Every faith in you Joe! ✨
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Jim Roebuck
£30
Lauren Wellings
Oooo there it is 💫🪩🌸🩷 you’ll be amazing sweetie!
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Fraser
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Mark Whiteley
Good luck Joe from the tight fridge man haha
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James Everson
Smashing it Joe! Keep up the good work 👊🏽
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Lynda Forth
Good luck Joe 👍
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Lola
love you always
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Chris Greasby
£21.20
Robert Coull
Good luck with your tiny mountain
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Lee Wilkinson
Well done Joe wish ing you luck
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Jamie Sibbald
I know you smash it
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Terry B
Keep it up pal, It’s a marvellous thing that you are doing, we are all so proud of you.👏 👏👏👏
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Corina Quick
You’ll smash it Joe good luck!x
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Andrew Mitchell
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Oliver Edwards
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Ian Watt
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Neil Chippendale
Good luck Jo you will smash it mate💪🏽💪🏽
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Lisa Hartley
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Wayne Gawtry
Donated mate 👍
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Tom
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Fraser Simpson
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Amanda Belk
Good luck Joe
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Neal Vanessa
Good luck worthy cause x
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Joshua Hainsworth
Good luck Joe! Smash it 💫👊
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Oliver Stott
Go and smash it Joe B. 💪
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Alison
Good luck Joe!😎
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Sophie E Scargill
GOOD LUCK CUZ, proud of ya ❤️
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Anonymous
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Scott Maclachlan
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Roz And Andrew
Go on Joe you got this lad🥰🥰
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Anabelle Hardcastle
GO SMASH IT!!
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Jess Hardcastle
You’ve got this!!!
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Paige Boldizsar
£20
De La Lee
You’ve got this Joe!
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Jack Roebuck
£20
Connor Stowell
Good luck mate you will smash it 💪
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Kerrigan Mcsheffrey
Good luck Joe x
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Madeleine Simpson
GOOD LUCK!!! you'll smash it xx
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Kian
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Megan Hirst
You got this!
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Sam Mclean
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Anonymous
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Keady Mcsheffrey
Good luck
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Anonymous
Hi Joe Thank you for shearing your story. Life can be very difficult at times so I am proud of you being so open and honest about it, Keep strong my 3Peaks Trooper ! All the best you will smash It !!! GG
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Sam Bynre
From one hospitality slave to another. Smash it!
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Shirley Denton
Good luck
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Greg W
Good luck Joe, you’re gonna smash it with all the training you’ve done
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Caroline Anderson
Good luck!xx
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Eman
Good luck
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Sam H (networking)
Good luck Joe!
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Szebasztian Darvasi
Best of luck lad
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Anonymous
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Millie Avery
Good luck, Joe!
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Claire Bartholomew
Good luck Joe.
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Charlie
Good luck Joe. Charlie 😊
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Jai
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Anabelle
Keep going!!!
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Dolphin Heating
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Chloe Hopkinson
Good luck Joe! 💫
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Gareth Brooke
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Jess Hardcastle
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Fiona Mcsheffrey
Good luck Joe x
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Jessica Jackson
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Connor Storey
❤️
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James Altoft
Good luck Joe!!
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Emily Bastow
Good luck Joe 😊
