About Us

Meet Ed and Lois Jackson, the pair behind New Heights—a journey shaped by resilience, transformation, and a shared passion for guiding others to reach their potential.

Ed Jackson is a former professional rugby player who played at the highest level for over 10 years. Two years on from a serious accident that left him paralysed from the neck down, Ed was climbing mountains and wants to encourage others to never give up hope. In April 2017, after diving into the shallow end of a swimming pool, Ed broke his neck and suffered a spinal cord injury which left him paralysed from the neck down. Doctors said that he would never walk again... but through sheer determination and intensive rehabilitation, Ed reached the summit of mountains within a year of his operation. Ed inspires others to overcome their fears and details how goals are achievable no matter how impossible they may seem.

Ed's life altering experience has provided him with an incredible ability to motivate people. Drawing on his own experiences, Ed takes you on an honest journey through his accident and highlights the ways in which he took a fearlessly active approach to defy all odds on the road to his recovery. After listening to Ed talk you will be inspired to push through adversity, embrace a more positive mindset and be introduced to the importance of persevering through obstacles with resilience and courage.

By his side was Lois Jackson, a former semi-professional netballer, whose life was equally transformed by Ed’s accident. Inspired by their shared journey, Lois became a certified life coach, using her skills to support Ed’s recovery and, eventually, to help countless others find their purpose and overcome life’s obstacles.

Together, they founded Millimetres 2 Mountains, a mental health charity, dedicated to helping others conquer their own challenges, both physically and mentally. Through New Heights, Ed and Lois continue their mission—guiding individuals to embrace change, build resilience, and redefine their limitations.

Your journey starts here.