Two Ely schoolboys climbed to the summit of Scafell Pike last weekend in memory of their friend Janet Rogers who recently passed away from cancer in 2022.
Adam and Elliot Brennand from the Lantern Community Primary School scaled the tallest mountain in England on June 22 to raise money for Cancer Research.
So far, they have raised more than £500 for the charity.
As parents Tom and Jayne Brennand explain, the climb wasn't without its obstacles.
Just minutes before setting off for the Lake District, the ceiling of the family home began leaking hot water.
Tom said: "We called Paul at PS Plumbing Services and he came out within minutes, not only stopping the leak, but fixing it too.
"Thanks to Paul’s fast work in the early hours of the morning, we were able to hit the road only 2 hours behind schedule."
After a rainy night camping at the foot of Scafell Pike, Adam, 11, and Elliot, 8, set off on Saturday morning.
With plenty of rest breaks, the boys reached the summit in just under four hours.
Tom added: "The clouds cleared shortly after we reached the top revealing breath-taking panoramic views of the Lake District.
"To make the adventure all the more memorable, Adam and Elliot found two painted rocks at the top and a geocache on the way back down."
A part of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, Scafell Pike is the highest point for more than 90 miles, measuring 978 m (3,209 ft) high.
The deepest lake in England also lies at the foot of the mountain, measuring three miles long, more than half a mile wide and 258 feet deep.
Jayne added: "We are so proud of the boys for what they have achieved and their determination to take on this challenge for such a worthy cause.
"We’d like to thank everyone who has supported the boys with both donations and words of encouragement, and an extra big thank you to PS Plumbing Services, as without their help we couldn’t have even started the challenge."
During lockdown, Adam and Elliot both climbed a virtual Scafell Pike using a stepper in their living room, raising more than £600 for Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust.
You can still donate to Adam and Elliot by visiting their Just Giving page.
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