Prime London estate agent founder and his son have completed a Himalayan trek to Everest Base Camp to support Great Ormond Street Hospital.
29th Jan 20260 313 1 minute read The Negotiator
The founder of prime London estate agency Anderson Rose has completed a major charity challenge alongside his son, trekking to Everest Base Camp to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Jon Byers, Founder of Anderson Rose, teamed up with his son Billy to complete the nine-day trek in November 2025, reaching an altitude of approximately 5,364 metres.
The challenge raised more than £4,000 for Great Ormond Street Hospital, which has been treating and supporting Jon’s daughter and Billy’s sister, Liv, in her battle with Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM).
JDM is a rare autoimmune disease affecting only three to four children per million. The condition causes the immune system to attack muscles and skin, leading to pain, weakness and inflammation, and has required extensive treatment and ongoing care.
Giving backCommenting on the challenge, Jon said: “This challenging period for the entire family has been made a lot more bearable thanks to the support and care of the excellent staff at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Their work has not only helped Liv regain her strength but also given her and all of us hope.
“Now that Liv’s condition is under better control, Billy and I wanted to give something back to the hospital that’s done so much for her and for so many other children. Trekking to Everest Base Camp was one of the toughest challenges we’ve ever faced but nothing compared to what Liv and other patients of Great Ormond Street Hospital and their families go through every day.”
Funds raised will go directly towards supporting research, treatment and care for children with rare and life-changing conditions. Further details about the Everest Base Camp challenge, including how to donate, are available via the family’s GoFundMe page.
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