Scaling the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales within the space of 24 hours is the challenge facing Lucas Jackson.
Spurring him on will be the memory of his mum Annalisa who died of cancer in January, aged 52.
Lucas Jackson with mum Annalisa.
Lucas, from Macclesfield, has already raised more than £2,200 for East Cheshire Hospice where his mum spent her final days.
Lucas is tackling the Three Peaks Challenge with close friend Ben Dewe this weekend (Aug 3-4).
Lucas’ dad Simon will drive the pair on their adventure which starts at Ben Nevis and is followed by Scafell and then Snowdon.
Lucas during his Snowdon climb last year.
Annalisa, an accountant based in Manchester, died within weeks of diagnosis.
Lucas, an apprentice engineer, said: “Mum was the best person ever and it was a great shock to lose her. It all happened so quickly.
“The care she received at the Hospice was amazing and this is my way of thanking them for looking after her and many others.
“I climbed Snowdon and Scafell last year, so Ben Nevis is the only peak I’ve not visited but doing them at once is completely different.
“Thankfully dad has volunteered to drive so we can focus on the walking.
“Ben and I enjoy going to the gym and walk a lot so we’re quite active, but it’ll be tough, especially within a 24-hour target.
“I think I might book a few days off work afterwards.”
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