What a night! On Sunday, 9th June, Katie, her husband George, my fiancé Rich, and I set off on an epic adventure up Snowdon to raise funds for Birmingham Dog's Home. It was tough but I loved it!

We kicked things off at 7:30 pm, boarding a coach in Birmingham with 40+ amazing Birmingham Dog's Home staff and supporters. Everyone was excited and nervous at the same time as we embarked on our journey to Snowdonia, home to Wales' highest peak, Snowdon, standing at a majestic 1,085 meters (3,560 feet).

Arriving at a pitch-black car park with no facilities was an adventure in itself. Katie and I had our first (of many) "wild wees" under the stars! Waiting in the cold while other charity groups registered with the organisers Elite Adventures UK was a bit chilly, but hearing everyone's motivations for the climb—ranging from mental health support to cancer awareness—was incredibly moving and inspiring.

Our trek began in the charming miners' village of Llanberis, where we hit the Llanberis Path. Known for its steady incline and scenic views, this path starts off with a bang—a steep climb that had everyone feeling the burn right from the start. George, our fitness guru, sped ahead like a mountain goat, while the rest of us settled into a more leisurely pace. Head torches lit our way through the darkness, with the eerie glint of sheep's eyes keeping us company.

At times, walking in silence and in the dark felt like a scene from a zombie film where everyone has left behind their zombie infested town in search of refuge, with only the beam of our head torches piercing the inky blackness.

As the night wore on and the crowd thinned, the thought of the dogs and the support from our sponsors kept our spirits high. I became the group snack supplier, much to everyone's amusement, with my stash of goodies fuelling our ascent. The higher we climbed, the colder and windier it got, with gusts up to 30 mph. It felt like we were in a scene from Lord of the Rings!

Despite the thick clouds that hid the sunrise, the views were breathtaking. Standing at the summit with our Birmingham Dog's Home team, I felt an overwhelming sense of pride. We had conquered Snowdon for a cause we deeply care about. Fun fact: Snowdon's summit is said to be the resting place of the mythical giant Rhitta Gawr.

The descent was another story. It was tougher than the climb, with daylight revealing the stunning landscape of Snowdonia. My knees felt every step, and Katie had to walk backward at times due to her sore toes. Thankfully, Rich and I were there to support her all the way down.

By 7.30am, we reached the bottom, utterly exhausted but exhilarated. After being awake for 27 hours, I could hardly believe what we had accomplished. Doing it with my best friend and fiancé by my side made it even more special.I'm thrilled that we took on this challenge. It not only pushed us to our limits but also deepened our bond with the charity and its incredible team.

As I write this blog we've raised £1,345 by doing this walk for Birmingham Dog's Home and reaffirmed our commitment to this fantastic charity. As platinum business patrons, we will continue donating every time we place a candidate in a role within the pet and animal health industries.

Snowdonia, you were tough but beautiful! For more information on Birmingham Dog's Home and to make a donation, please visit this link - https://birminghamdogshome.org.uk/

You can also still sponsor our walk by visiting our Just Giving page here - https://www.justgiving.com/page/theanimalpeoplerecruitmentcompany

Thank you to everyone that has supported us, it has meant the world to me and the rest of our team.