ADVENTURERS are being sought to scale the three highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales to raise money for St Margaret's Hospice Care.

The charity is looking to sign up more people to tackle the Three Peaks Challenge of climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon over two days starting on September 10.

Hollie Cashmore, St Margaret's head of marketing and communications, was inspired to join the hikers in memory of her godmother, Auntie Tine, who was cared for by hospice staff leading up to her death last year.

Hollie said: "In the months leading up to her death I really saw what a difference the hospice makes.

“Back in November 2019 we got the news that there was nothing more they could do for Tine.

"St Margaret’s got involved straightaway and one of our community nurses went to the house and made sure they knew where to get the help if they needed it.

“It was the perfect balance. While Tine was feeling well, she didn’t want to be reminded every two minutes that this may be short-lived, she just wanted to carry on as normal for as long as she could.

"When the time came that things did start to change, it was seamless.

"In September 2020 things were moving quickly and it was hard to watch as her symptoms started to take hold. That’s when St Margaret’s suggested some time at the hospice.

"I’ll be honest she seemed so poorly that I thought that was it but within days the doctors and nursing staff had improved the symptoms that were making her so poorly and a week later we were sat in her living room.

“Tine was her usual self, we talked, gossiped and laughed. For me it was such a humbling experience as the very people she was talking about, that had worked so compassionately so she could enjoy her last few weeks.

“When it was time to go back to the hospice it was different, we knew that all our afternoons sitting in the living room with the sun streaming in were over but Tine was comfortable.

"She was thankful to be back with the people who helped her as she knew no matter what was coming she’d feel safe and that Uncle Adrian would have the support he needed.”

Hollie has worked at St Margaret’s for six years and said over that time she has "witnessed the love, care and support the teams offer to thousands of people across Somerset each year".

She said she would encourage people to take part in the challenge to support the hospice and help them continue to care for patients and their families who are facing a life limiting illness in Somerset.

“I find it hard to explain quite how much love and appreciation I have for the hospice. I know there are a lot of asks out there, I know we are all facing challenging times as coronavirus continues to cause grief, loss and uncertainty, but the care and support St Margaret’s gave to Tine, Uncle Adrian and myself isn’t a one off,” Hollie added.

“It didn’t happen because of luck, it happened because 365 days a year, through a pandemic or not St Margaret’s is there, there for thousands of people, there for patients, there for families, there for you.

“We are on the search for more people to join us on this trek so if you fancy taking on a challenge and supporting the hospice please book your place and join us on this amazing adventure.”

Book you place on the St Margaret's Three Peaks Challenge by clicking here.