"Hi, I'm Calvin Sim. I'm a former competitive cyclist. While I've stepped back from that, cycling still is a huge part of my life. These days, I ride not just for sport but for purpose — to challenge myself and support causes that matter, like Everesting for Second Chances.

This campaign isn't just about the physical challenge of conquering an 8848m climb. It's a powerful reminder that many ex-offenders face their own mountains every day—and they need encouragement, support, and belief to keep climbing. This campaign turns that idea into something tangible, something we can all rally behind.

Climbing the equivalent of Mount Everest on a bike is no small feat, but it pales in comparison to the mountain many ex-offenders must climb to rebuild their lives. This campaign puts that struggle into perspective and invites the public to journey alongside them with empathy and support.

I'm participating in Everesting for Second Chances because I believe in second chances. As someone who has had the opportunities and support to pursue my passions, I know how important it is to be given that space to grow. If my effort can raise awareness and spark a mindset shift — to see ex-offenders as people with potential — then every metre climbed is worth it.

This year, I'm riding with intention — to use it as a platform for good. I may not be racing anymore, but I still want to push myself and ride with purpose. This challenge is part of that journey.

To ex-offenders, keep going. Your past may be part of your story, but it doesn't define your future. There's always a way forward — and people who believe in you.

To everyone else, let's create space for redemption. Let's support, not judge. Let's lift one another up—because when we do, everyone rises."

"Hi, I'm Marc. Sports has always been a big part of my adult life, and I believe it can do the same for everyone. I see sports as a powerful tool for transformation—it's a way to create positive routines, to socialise in meaningful ways, and to manage stress in a healthy, positive and sustainable manner.

What I found most impactful about this campaign is how it bridges physical endurance with meaningful change—by pushing ourselves to the limit, we show solidarity with those rebuilding. It's about breaking the cycle, creating new paths, having new and positive experiences and showing that there is something worth aiming towards. It also highlights that patience, tenacity, and discipline come with rewards and satisfaction.

Everesting is one of the toughest one-day cycling challenges out there—it demands grit, belief, and a refusal to give up. That mirrors what the journey of reintegration demands from ex-offenders. I took part to stand in solidarity, because I believe in showing, not just saying, that we all deserve support, and that change is possible when people come together.

This year, I'm shifting my focus to triathlons and overseas endurance rides. But above all, I want to be more intentional—I want to use my time more wisely and do things that allow me to be more appreciative of people around me and what I have. I don't want to take it for granted and look back in 10 years, wishing I had been more appreciative at the time.

To everyone, we are all more than our past. We have all made mistakes. Find tools to stay focused, build routines, and create positivity. Don't forget to help others do the same!