Andrew Firth, MD of Leeds agency Ascensor has completed the gruelling Welsh 3000s walking challenge, to help raise more than £3,000 for Yorkshire children’s cancer charity Candlelighters. The endurance walk involves reaching the summit of 15 mountains, each more than 3,000 feet, in 24 hours and Andrew achieved it in just 14 hours 49 minutes.
Back in April, Storm Kathleen forced Andrew to abandon his previous attempt, after a few hours. However, second time round, the weather was perfect. Andrew comments: “This was ‘take two’ and the conditions were ideal. They needed to be because this was the toughest thing I've ever done, not just physically. I drove myself to my absolute extremes, completing the mission in less than 15 hours. It was punishing.
Candlelighters is a completely self-funded charity that relies on initiatives like this.” Describing the event, he adds: “This was a very tough day, I’m so pleased to have completed it. I’ve done a few charity challenges over the years, but this was on a totally different scale. “On this attempt, I was joined by Mountain Leader Jonathan Kattenberg, who kept me on course, motivated and laughing – mostly. Huge thanks to him.
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