Thirty Epsom and St Helier Hospital employees are to take on the UK’s three highest peaks to raise money for their critical care unit.
The intrepid team will climb Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Mount Snowdon in less than 48 hours this weekend.
Just under £4,000 has been raised so far ahead of the climb, but the group aim to clock-up £50,000 to pay for a machine that allows staff to assess a patient’s swallowing in greater detail.
Physiotherapist Natalie Gardner said: “Climbing three mountains in 48 hours will never be an easy thing to do, especially considering that they’re the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales.
“And as if that wasn’t enough, the only sleep we’ll have will be in the minibus between treks as we’re driven to our next destination – that’s why we’ve nicknamed the challenge ‘A Bit Peaky’.”
The team will be picked up by coach on Friday evening at St Helier Hospital before they drive to Scotland for their first climb on Saturday morning.
To donate, visit their fundraising page.
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