Two young brothers inspired by the plight of the Afghan people under Taliban rule have smashed a ten-peaks challenge to raise thousands for charity.

Fonzie and Rocco Pisaro set themselves the challenge of climbing ten North Yorkshire peaks in one week to raise money for Afghanaid.

It's a feat that would prove challenging for most adults, but the boys, aged just three and six, conquered all the peaks within seven days, including Roseberry Topping and Hambleton End.

The Northern Echo: Fonzie, six and Rocco, three, climbed ten Yorkshire Peaks for Afghanaid Picture: Emily SmithFonzie, six and Rocco, three, climbed ten Yorkshire Peaks for Afghanaid Picture: Emily Smith

Together, the peaks have a combined height of 7,492 metres – equivalent to the tallest mountain in Afghanistan, Noshaq - and the boys' efforts have raised an incredible £2,400 for Afghanaid so far.

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Their proud parents Dave and Emily said: "We are so proud of our two lads for completing such a test of physical and mental strength.

"The resilience and determination they showed every morning waking up ready to climb another peak was heartening.

"This experience will stay with them for life."

The Northern Echo: Fonzie, six and Rocco, three, climbed ten Yorkshire Peaks for Afghanaid Pictures: Emily SmithFonzie, six and Rocco, three, climbed ten Yorkshire Peaks for Afghanaid Pictures: Emily Smith

The boys, from Swainby in North Yorkshire, decided to scale the peaks after being inspired by their friend Freshta Ibrahimi.

Freshta is an accomplished mountaineer who was part of a group of women inspiring females in Afghanistan to empower themselves through outdoor pursuits.

She had to flee the country when the Taliban regained control and she met the Pisaro family via a music group she joined when she was resettled in Middlesbrough.

Freshta, who is currently preparing to climb Mount Everest, helped Rocco and Fonzie plan their ten peak challenge and also joined them on their final climb up Roseberry Topping on Thursday (July 28).

The Northern Echo: Freshta Ibrahimi joined Fonzie, six and Rocco, three, on their final climb up Roseberry Topping Picture: Emily SmithFreshta Ibrahimi joined Fonzie, six and Rocco, three, on their final climb up Roseberry Topping Picture: Emily Smith

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