BIG-HEARTED staff nurse Penny Lamont has set herself a gruelling target -tackling one of the world's great mountains.
She has worked in the children's ward at the Friarage Hospital, in Northallerton, for more than 20 years and is raising money for the Martin House children's hospice.
To do so, she plans to trek up 19,344ft Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania, Africa in June.
The climate will range from humid rainforest at the base to snow at the peak.
To add to the fun, Ms Lamont and the other trekkers will stay in tents.
So far, she has held a number of fundraising events, including a charity quiz that raised £460.
Consultant paediatrician at the Friarage, Jon James, had a very close shave at the event when he had his beard of 17 years shaved off.
Healthcare assistant Jan Davison completed the task, raising £563 in sponsorship.
To sponsor Ms Lamont, call (01609) 763002.
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