A soggy end failed to dampen spirits on a special family day out climbing the Yorkshire Three Peaks.
Claire Crimes and family members took on the 24-mile walk in memory of her mother-in-law Iris, from Macclesfield.
Iris Crimes was cared for by East Cheshire Hospice.
The group have raised more than £2,300 for East Cheshire Hospice where Iris was looked after last November.
The total was match funded by AstraZeneca where Claire works, as the Hospice is one of their chosen charities.
Claire said: “The weather was perfect for most of the day, but the heavens opened as we descended the last mountain.
From left, Craig Bracegirdle, Claire Crimes, Wayne Smith, Ben Crimes, Nat Hall and Ellie Crimes.
“It was a bit dodgy getting down with a small stream running down the rocks, so I ended up sliding down on my bottom. I finished the walk with muddy knickers and squelchy boots!”
Son Ben, daughter Ellie and her boyfriend Nat Hall, along with two of Iris’ other grandsons Wayne Smith and Craig Bracegirdle, also undertook the challenge.
Claire said: “We all wore yellow Hospice t-shirts which was fabulous as we could see each other clearly as we broke apart walking up the mountains.
“We stayed together as a group even though the younger ones would have completed it in a faster time, and they waited for me at the top of each peak.”
“We all looked after each other and completed the walk within the 12-hour time limit which was marvellous.
“We wanted to give something back for the way the Hospice cared for Iris. They were so lovely with her and all the family and it was our way of saying thank you.
“They’re all angels at the Hospice and made everything as comfortable as possible. We wanted to do something in Iris’ memory.”
A week later Ben also undertook a tandem sky dive to raise funds.
Daring Ben Crimes parachuted from 15,000 feet.
Claire said: “It was his first parachute jump and he was the only one in his group who jumped from 15,000 feet.
“He said if he’s going to do it he may as well do it full-on from three miles up. He said it was amazing and if ever anyone had thought about doing it – do it!”
“We’d like to thank family and friends for the very kind donations and also the people we met along the way who also donated.”
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