FOUR parents are proving they are not too old for a challenge when they scale Britain's three highest mountains in just 24 hours.
The group will climb Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon on June 29 to raise £2,000 for National Star, a charity which supports young people with complex disabilities and learning difficulties.
The money raised by Pete Johnson, Andy Ormiston, Davina Jones, and Jeff Goulding will go towards helping 17 young people access National Star's specialist support, based in Harrow Road, Hereford.
The charity has recently bought 1 Ledbury Road in Hereford and is creating long-term living accommodation for young people with disabilities together with an education, personal development and therapies facility.
Pete, 49, from Ross-on-Wye, is taking his father's ashes on the journey as he was a passionate walker and had completed a number of long distance walks including the South Downs Way.
"It feels a fitting tribute to take my dad on one last walk. Sid was very surprised when I told him I had signed up to the 3 peaks challenge last year and he would follow our training progress when I spoke to him each week," said Pete.
"To bring him along with us whilst also raising money for the incredible work of National Star will be an emotional and no doubt exhausting 24 hours. I like to think Sid will be walking alongside us in some way."
Pete works with Davina, 41, at National Star at their base in Cheltenham. For the mother-of-one the challenge was too good to miss.
"When Pete suggested the three peaks challenge, it was an easy decision to be part of the team. Taking on a really crazy challenge has ensured there is a great sense of fun in giving up your time to support a charity you believe in," said Davina, who lives in Newent.
Jeff, 53, who has three children and is from Ross-on-Wye, is the fourth member of the team.
"My eldest daughter graduated two years ago as a primary school teacher with a longstanding passion for special needs children," he said.
"Therefore raising funds for National Star by yomping up big mountains couldn't be a better fit."
You can donate to their challenge on:
uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Team/SoreforStar.
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