Reaches the heights to raise £6000 for charity
The motorway was shut at Liverpool so their drivers had to sweat it to keep the climbers on schedule.
They set off up Scafell Pike at 5.30pm on the Sunday. It was too steep to run up but Roxanne said everyone sprinted down.
When it came to climbing Ben Nevis, there were even more climbers, with Shannon Tierney, Jasmine Mckay, Beth Cashin, plus PRI nurses Sarah Bonthrone and Tina Latto joining in. The Scottish peak was tackled at 2.45am early Monday.
As Roxanne saw sunrise, she said: “It was incredible. Very emotional for me and my dad. I’ve never felt my mum so present as it felt then. We tied a Portuguese flag to the summit and, having been so still, just then the wind began to blow it. It was almost spooky but very special.”
Ensuring the challenge to visit the three peaks worked were drivers David Kerrigan (Hannah’s dad) and Vincent O’donnell.
Club 300 Perth ensured the big hike effort was seen on social media.
“Another mammoth challenge complete all in aid of a great cause and in memory of Paula,” the gym crew noted.
“To see this family heartbroken was tough to take … but to see them rise up again and find the strength, togetherness, drive and mindset to carry on has been inspirational.
“Well done to the rest of the team involved in this challenge.”
Donations flooded in - and continue to do so - via the fundraising page https:// www.gofundme.com/f/ peak-for-paula
Michael Gilbert saluted the walkers: “You’ve something incredible in Paula’s memory. A fantastic achievement.”
Roxanne thanked her supporters and said: “Thank you so much for all of your donations to the British Red Cross.
“Times are tough for everyone and so we are extremely grateful for your generosity, it’s very humbling.”