Pictured above: Ten dad's have raised over
£14,000 for charity Winston's Wish by climbing the UK's three
highest peaks, including Ben Nevis
Richard Carty, Commercial Director of Midlands-based IT managed
services business Netshield, was part of the 'Yoxalldads4charity'
team that scaled the UK's three highest mountains to raise more
than £14,000 for the charity for bereaved children, Winston's
Wish.
The ten dads endured torrential rain, gale force winds, hail and
snow showers, climbing the 3 Peaks in the challenge - 1344m Ben
Nevis, 978m Scafell Pike and 1085m Snowdon - in 23 hours and 32
minutes.
"It was an incredible challenge and the whole group were
fantastically supportive of each other throughout the experience,"
says Richard.
"Local weather reports revealed we were actually climbing
Scafell in the worst May weather to hit the mountain in 100 years.
Perhaps we didn't pick the best weekend to embark on the challenge,
but we are all thrilled at having raised more than £14,000
for such a worthwhile charity, and the total is still rising.
"Thanks to everyone for their support and encouragement."
For more information, or to make a donation, visit:
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/yoxalldads4charity or the team's
dedicated website, www.yoxalldads4charity.co.uk