05/10/2026
On Sept 18th, Grumpy Old Dads & Gorgeous Daughters, a group of 15 intrepid friends, including our very own Duncan Bell and his daughter Tabitha, set off to climb Kilimanjaro in aid of four worthy charities: Backup Tech Charity, Back Up, James' Place Charity, and Josh Davies Foundation.
Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest mountain, so it was challenging to say the least, but all 15 made it safely to Uhuru Peak, 5,895 meters above sea level. And they’ve raised a whopping £53,805 so far!
“It started out as a way for us to share an unforgettable experience,” says Duncan. “It grew into a shared challenge and was genuinely the most amazing experience for so many reasons. As expected it was tough, too and pushed each of us way outside our comfort zones, but it also made memories for life, deepened friendships and produced laughter and tears in equal measure. We’re all so incredibly proud that we made it, but we have agreed we’ll never do it again!”