A fearless 9-year-old girl is teaming up with her dad to scale Scafell Pike for a charity close to her heart.
Annie Ward and her dad, Ian, will take on the 3,200-foot mountain in the Lake District on Saturday (5th April) to fundraise for first aid charity St John Ambulance.
Ian Ward and his wife Rachel have been volunteering for St John Ambulance for over twenty years and Rachel is the Unit Manager for the Harrogate St John Youth Group.
Ian said:
“My amazing daughter Annie asked me, 'Dad, what about us climbing Scafell Pike as we keep meaning to do it?' So we are going to do it!”
Their recent practice hike was to the top of Whernside where they had a white-out, visibility was reduced to next to zero and the wind picked up considerably.
It did not deter Annie, however, and she still wants to climb higher to raise money in aid of St John Ambulance.

A spokesperson for St John Ambulance said:
“This amazing challenge is more than just a hike; it’s a way to raise funds for St John Ambulance, enabling us to continue our life-saving community work.
“Every donation, big or small, helps ensure that more people have the skills and knowledge to save a life in someone’s hour of need.
“Let’s cheer them on and make a difference together!”
To contribute towards her campaign, donate now via Annie’s JustGiving page here.

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