Hikers climb Mournes to raise money

Hikers climb Mournes to raise money

7 June 2017

THE Mourne Mountains were awash with yellow last week when hundreds of people climbed Northern Ireland’s highest peak in aid of the Cancer Fund for Children. 

Over 260 people took on the charity’s annual Slieve Donard climb, hiking six miles to raise funds for local children and young people diagnosed with cancer, and their families.

Money raised from the climb will support a range of services including offering young people affected by cancer the opportunity to attend residentials at Narnia Log Cabin.

Amanda Steele, events fundraiser for the Cancer Fund for Children, said they were delighted with the success of this year’s Slieve Donard Climb and grateful to those who supported local families affected by cancer.

“This has been the most successful year of the event to date so a massive thank you to everyone for pushing themselves all the way to the summit and conquering the climb,” she said.

“Your support will enable our team of specialists to support families so they don’t have to face cancer alone.”

To find out more about how funds raised will help support local families affected by cancer, please go to cancerfundforchildren.com