London man commits to daily handstands in 2026 to raise funds for charity
On Friday 6 February, 2026, Harry Clesham, a resident of southwest London, began a unique challenge to raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity. His close friend Ellis Healy, who has been battling illness for years, inspired him to take on this mission.
Ellis, 33, was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease at the age of 11 and has been undergoing treatment ever since. Unfortunately, his condition took a turn for the worse when his medication stopped working and he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Amidst all of this, he also discovered a brain tumour, which required surgery and recovery.
Throughout Ellis’s health struggles, Harry has been there to support him, even taking a light-hearted approach by teasing him about his fashion choices. The two met in university in 2011 and have been close friends ever since. When Ellis mentioned The Brain Tumour Charity as a cause close to his heart, Harry decided to take action.
Harry’s challenge involves doing a handstand every day in 2026 and posting videos of his progress on Instagram. He has already raised over £2000 through social media and his fundraising page. Along with raising funds, Harry’s aim is to raise awareness about brain tumours and the impact they have on individuals and their families.
The two friends recently spent time together on the Dorset coast, where the idea for the challenge came about. Ellis expressed his appreciation for The Brain Tumour Charity, stating that their website and resources have been a source of valuable information for him and his family.
Harry’s dedication to the cause is unwavering, as he continues to do handstands every day, no matter the circumstances. His efforts have been applauded by many, and he hopes to inspire others to join him in supporting this cause.
To support Harry’s fundraising efforts, you can visit his page at https://www.justgiving.com/page/officialhandstandharry and watch his handstand videos on Instagram @officialhandstandharry.
Harry emphasizes that this challenge is about more than just handstands – it’s about standing by a friend during a difficult time, raising awareness, and supporting the important work of The Brain Tumour Charity. He is determined to continue his efforts, one handstand and one donation at a time, for Ellis and all those affected by brain tumours.
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