Show Racism The Red Card is an anti-racist charity which was established in January 1996 with the aim of using professional sportsman as anti-racist role models. Although racism is on the decline in professional sport, it is unfortunately on the increase in British society. The aim of the campaign is to combat racism through anti-racist education and professional sportsmen are showing the way in terms of making a stand and fighting racism.

This outstanding trek to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain will take Mark through the lush valleys of Sagarmatha National Park, hopefully allowing time for Mark to explore its many villages and monasteries. Eight of the world’s 14 peaks that exceed 8,000m in height are situated in the Nepalese Himalayas. The highest of them all, standing at 8,848m, is Mount Everest.

The trekking adventure starts in Lukla from here the trek to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar. The trail will climb through the National Park to the stunning monastery at Thyangboche from here the trek leads to the high point of the trip Kalapathar (5,545m) with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and glaciers including Mount Everest. Mark will be embarking on his trek on June 2 and will finish his journey on June 18

If you would like to help Mark raise money in aid of this most worthy charity then please visit his just giving site www.justgiving.com/marksoden_everest.