Fitness company to take on mountain expedition after members’ diagnosis

A DORSET fitness company is raising money for a cancer charity by taking on a triple mountain hiking challenge in under a day for one of its members diagnosed with breast cancer.

The team at Coach House Fitness is preparing to lace up their walking boots for a three mountain expedition across the UK.

Their goal is to climb the three highest peaks of Scotland, England, and Wales – Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon – one after another, in under 24 hours.

Ben Nevis stands at 1,345 metres and is the highest peak in Scotland and the UK.

Scafell Pike is the tallest peak in England at 978 metres, and Snowdon is Wales’ highest mountain at 1,085 metres.

The Coach House Fitness team is undertaking 30-mile walks around some of Dorset’s most rugged and challenging Jurassic coastline to ensure their fitness.

Matt Hatchard, the owner of Coach House Fitness, said: “We have been inspired to undertake this challenge by one of our gym members Clare Zsigo, who lives in Wool and was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

“We like to do a charity challenge every year to sponsor a local charity close to our hearts. Last year we did a 24-hour rowathon which raised over £1000 for the local primary school here in Lytchett Matravers.

“Clare was all primed to take part in the 3 Peaks with us this year until her diagnosis.

“Her GP is the Wellbridge Practice in Wool and one of the doctors there, Richard Mugford, who is on the Three Peaks Challenge with us, recommended the DCCF as a worthy cause to support.

“Everyone on the team was thrilled with this idea and so we are going all out to raise as much money for this charity in honour of Clare.

“It’s a tough challenge, a real test of endurance, determination and teamwork, and people’s donations will not only motivate us but also make a real difference to local families battling cancer.”

All funds from the event will go towards the Dorset Cancer Care Foundation, a charity that supports people diagnosed with cancer.

Donations can be made via the JustGiving titled: Coach House Fitness is fundraising for Dorset Cancer Care Foundation.