Peaks, Promises, and Purpose: Why Aran Sharma Is Taking on the Cateran Yomp

On June 6, 2026, Datalink Electronics’ Business Development Director, Aran Sharma, will take on one of the UK’s most demanding endurance challenges: the Cateran Yomp.

While the Yomp is widely recognised as a formidable test of physical and mental resilience across the Scottish Highlands, Aran’s reason for taking part goes far beyond endurance or personal achievement. This walk is about honouring a promise, remembering someone important, and showing up when it matters most.

In September 2025, Aran and his cousin Bally completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks together. It was a shared challenge – demanding, exhausting, and deeply rewarding. Less than three weeks later, Bally passed away suddenly.

After that walk, the two had quietly agreed that the Cateran Yomp would be next. There were no entry forms, no timelines, and no formal plans – just a clear understanding between them that they would take it on together.

One moment from that time has stayed with Aran. Bally told him that he knew he could always count on him – that he would never let him down. That trust, given freely and sincerely, carried real weight. Completing the Yomp now is Aran’s way of honouring that trust and carrying on the commitment.

“This isn’t about pushing limits for the sake of it,” Aran says. “It’s about keeping a promise, remembering someone who mattered deeply to me, and doing something meaningful even when the original plan can’t be followed.”

Aran will be completing the Cateran Yomp in Bally’s memory while raising funds for the Army Benevolent Fund, a charity that provides lifelong support to soldiers, veterans, and their families. Supporting an organisation built around long-term commitment and care felt like a fitting way to mark the journey.

At Datalink Electronics, values such as trust, reliability, and accountability underpin everything we do – whether supporting customers in highly regulated sectors or building long-term partnerships. Aran’s challenge reflects those same principles in a very personal way: following through on commitments, standing by promises, and doing the right thing even when it’s difficult.

If you would like to follow Aran’s journey or support the cause, you can do so here.