In 2026, Jen Willis hopes return to Mount Everest to complete what she started—to become the first Australian woman with MS to reach the summit. And your help is needed…

This isn’t just a physical goal. It’s a story about rising, falling, and rising again. It’s about leadership without ego, courage without bravado, and the quiet strength it takes to try again—publicly, purposefully, and wholeheartedly.

This climb isn’t just Jen’s. It’s for every woman who’s been underestimated. For anyone who has had their path interrupted through no fault of their own. And for every organisation ready to stand behind stories that move the world forward.

Why This Climb Matters

Jen is a keynote speaker, mindset mentor, and mother of three. She’s held leadership roles across Australia, the USA, South Korea, and Vietnam. She’s lived off-grid, led schools, raised children on four continents, completed five degrees, and guided thousands of students through outdoor learning experiences.

In 2018, Jen was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Instead of stepping back, she chose to step forward—committing to live with clarity, courage and purpose. That decision led her to the Himalayas in 2023, where she reached 8,000 metres on Everest.

This next climb is not about proving anything. It’s about representing what is possible when women lead with strength, humility, and vision.

What It Really Means to Climb Everest

Climbing Everest is not a symbolic act. It is a brutal, beautiful test of endurance, judgement, and perseverance. Reaching the South Col—an altitude of 8,000 metres—is an achievement few will ever experience. It’s the final camp before the summit. The place where climbers sleep for just a few hours before beginning the most physically and mentally demanding push of their lives.

In 2023, Jen reached that point. But due to unforeseen logistical failures beyond her control, her team could not proceed.

That night, Jen became the highest person asleep in the world—alone in her tent, at 8,000 metres, with the summit within reach but out of her hands.

The return to base camp was steep, but the real descent came after: the emotional work of accepting a moment she didn’t choose. Of carrying grief, disappointment, and questions she hadn’t prepared for.

But from that came something powerful: clarity.

Jen now knows the mountain—its dangers, its demands, its lessons. And she’s going back, not to rewrite the past, but to honour the present. To finish something deeply personal, and share something universally human.

Why Sponsor Jen?

This is a rare opportunity to align your brand with a mission that speaks to empowerment, endurance, and meaningful leadership.

Champion Female Empowerment
Support a woman who leads with courage, commitment, and purpose.

Support Real Representation
Shine a light on the lived experience of chronic illness, age diversity, and gender equity in leadership and adventure.

Inspire Your People
Jen’s story has the power to shift perspectives and fuel personal and professional growth.

Amplify Your Brand
Be part of an internationally visible campaign shared across media, public speaking engagements, and authentic storytelling platforms.

Sponsorship Opportunities Include

• Logo placement on expedition gear, website, and campaign materials

• Brand visibility across Jen’s speaking engagements, media appearances and social channels

• Custom leadership talks, mindset workshops or team engagement sessions for your organisation

• Co-branded content and storytelling throughout the expedition

• Inclusion in a short-form documentary-style recap video post-climb

• The opportunity to be visibly aligned with one of the most powerful empowerment stories of 2026

This isn’t just a sponsorship—it’s a shared story, with shared values and lasting impact.

This Is More Than a Climb

It’s not just about reaching the top of the world. It’s about what it takes to return. To try again. To carry experience with humility, and climb with purpose.

This expedition is about bold women, brave decisions, and meaningful change.

It’s not just about Everest. It’s about empowering women to go further.

Let’s Connect

To discuss sponsorship opportunities or request a full prospectus, please reach out:

Email: jen@jenwillis.com.au
Phone: 0429 440 216

Jen’s climb is also supported by the Australian Sports Foundation for direct tax-deductible donations- you can visit her fundraising page here: https://asf.org.au/donate/jennifer-willis/climb-beyond-limits-mt-everest-with-ms