At Nordic Damp Proofing, we pride ourselves on supporting more than just properties — we support people. That’s why we are honoured to contribute to The Brain Tumour Charity and the incredible efforts of Alex Darbost and Team Syren as they prepare for Everest in the Alps 2026, a challenge that means far more than business.
In memory of Alexander Bernard-Bell, who tragically lost his life to a rare form of brain cancer, Diffuse Leptomeningeal Glioneuronal Tumours (DLGNT), Team Syren will return to the Swiss Alps in February 2026 to ascend the equivalent height of Mount Everest on skis — a gruelling 8,848 metres — to raise awareness and critical funds for research into paediatric brain tumours.
This is a story that hits home. Alex was diagnosed at just 20 years old after a relentless and heartbreaking journey that saw his family fighting for answers across the globe. Despite tireless efforts, including compassionate-use treatment campaigns and international expert consultation, Alex passed away in January 2025 after spending 178 days in intensive care.
In response, Alex’s family founded Team Syren — named after Alex’s stage name as a talented singer-songwriter — to build a support network for families affected by DLGNT and to help fund research through partnerships with international charities including the Kindred Foundation (Canada), the Pediatric Brain Tumour Foundation (USA) and The Brain Tumour Charity (UK).
The funds raised through Everest in the Alps directly support the Everest Centre for Research into Paediatric Low Grade Brain Tumours — a world-leading collaboration between researchers in Germany and the UK.
As a Southampton-based business working throughout the South Coast, including Hampshire, Dorset and Bristol, we see first-hand how illness and loss impact the people behind the homes we help protect. That’s why supporting Team Syren’s mission is personal.
You can help too.
We invite our customers, community and industry partners to join us in backing this extraordinary cause.
👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/teamsyreneia2026
Every contribution supports groundbreaking research and offers hope to families walking the same difficult path.
From all of us at Nordic Damp Proofing — we wish Team Syren the best of luck as they climb in Alex’s honour. This is more than a mountain. It’s a movement.
