Journalist to Trek Everest for Organ Donor Awareness
Bronwyn Forbes-Hardinge will climb to Everest Base Camp to inspire more South Africans to register as organ donors.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Adventure Travel
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Journalist and adventurer Bronwyn Forbes-Hardinge is preparing for a future trek to Everest Base Camp to promote organ donor registration. The expedition aims to highlight the life-saving potential of becoming an organ donor in South Africa.
Why it matters
The trek serves as a campaign for the National Organ Donor Foundation to encourage more registrations among the public. Increasing the donor pool is vital as a single organ donor can save up to seven lives, while a tissue donor can help more than 50 people.
Everest Base Camp is located in Nepal at an elevation of more than 5,300 metres, or approximately 17,598 feet. South Africans can register for donation through the Organ Donor Foundation website or by calling the toll-free number 0800 22 66 11.
The players
Bronwyn Forbes-Hardinge
She is a journalist and adventurer who serves as an ambassador for Hero777 to promote organ donation.
Hero777
This organisation is affiliated with the National Organ Donor Foundation and focuses on raising awareness for organ and tissue donation.
National Organ Donor Foundation
It is the primary South African entity responsible for managing the organ donor registry and providing public education on transplantation.
The details
Bronwyn Forbes-Hardinge, an ambassador for Hero777, will traverse three mountain passes to reach the high-altitude camp. Her previous climbing experience includes summits of Mount Kilimanjaro in 2024, along with Mafadi, Rhino Peak, Sani Pass, and Thabana Ntlenyana.
Timeline
Bronwyn Forbes-Hardinge climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in 2024.
The trek to Everest Base Camp is scheduled for the future.
Travel Outlook
High-altitude mountaineering expeditions often serve as platforms for charitable advocacy, drawing attention to critical societal issues like the National Organ Donor Foundation public registry. This trek reflects a broader global tourism trend of combining adventure travel with philanthropic impact.
Residents can register as organ donors at any time using the official foundation website or the toll-free telephone line. Being registered is a simple process that ensures your wishes are clear to medical professionals should the need for donation arise.
The takeaway
Organ donation remains a critical life-saving resource that requires ongoing public participation and registration. By considering your own registration status, you can provide a significant opportunity for others to receive life-saving treatments.
Further reading
Learn more about local expedition initiatives in our Adventure Travel section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Citizen.
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