A student from Taunton School has successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for Rock2Recovery, a military community interest company (CIC). 
A Year 12 student at the School, Ethan conquered the 5,895m climb on 3rd November 2025 and officially reached the summit at 6:26am.
Ethan completed the climb with his Dad who together made up a team of twelve people all raising money for Rock2Recovery. The group has now raised more than £13,500.
Ethan said of his achievement: “Climbing Kilimanjaro was an incredible experience and one I will never forget. This was a huge personal challenge and I am so pleased to have raised money for Rock2Recovery – a group I feel so passionate about.”
This is not the first exceptional challenge Ethan has undertaken in aid of Rock2Recovery, having already completed a trek to Mount Everest Base Camp.
Rock2Recovery provides life-changing support for current and former military personnel and blue light staff. Ethan has personal links to the CIC, with his dad serving in Afghanistan as a Royal Marine with its founder.
Taunton School is proud of achievements made by its students and is committed to helping them to find their exceptional. Visit www.tauntonschool.co.uk to find out more.
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