A Climb for Courage and a Cure

Emmerdale favourite James Moore, known for playing Ryan Stocks, is set to take on the height of Ben Nevis—indoors—to raise awareness and funds for a disease that changed his family forever. The actor will complete the climb on October 25, honouring his late father, Stephen, who passed away from myeloma, an incurable form of blood cancer, in June last year.

James, who has cerebral palsy, will scale a 17-metre climbing wall multiple times until he reaches the 1,345-metre height of Ben Nevis, supported by family and friends. The event will raise vital funds for Myeloma UK, a charity dedicated to finding a cure and supporting those affected.Speaking about his motivation, James shared a heartfelt tribute:
“My dad was an amazing father to three sons, a loving husband, and a doting grandfather. Even when he was ill, he stayed strong and calm. He always cared more about us than himself. That’s just who he was.”

James revealed that his father had been diagnosed in 2021 after experiencing fatigue and back pain. Despite treatment, his health deteriorated over time. On what would have been Stephen’s 70th birthday, James made a donation to Myeloma UK—but wanted to do more.