A Wigan woman is set to climb North Africa's tallest mountain for a much-loved charity

Only a few weeks ago, we told you about Wiganer Liam Hutchings who is set to scale Mount Toubkal at the end of July.

Now, Kelly Griffin, 30, is also preparing to climb the very same mountain as part of a group who are taking part in the trek to raise as much money as possible for The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester.

The Christie Charity supports The Christie NHS Foundation Trust who are Europe’s largest single-site cancer centre.

It funds cancer research, advanced equipment, and patient services. The charity helps provide care beyond NHS funding, improving treatments and overall experience for thousands of patients.

Kelly has decided to take on the challenge for her dad, Peter Griffin, 65, who has had repeated battles with cancer and been under the Christie’s care for around 10 years.

However this isn’t Kelly’s first time fund-raising, having taken part in the Coniston to Barrow walk in the Lake District and completed a Snowdon climb at night.

Kelly said: “As a family we used to throw gym parties as well for The Christie and I’ve done an infinity bridge in the Lake District as well.”

The trek will be a gruelling 4,167 meter climb in 40 degree heat, starting on June 25 with a hope of summiting on June 26.

On doing the climb, Kelly said: “This is the biggest challenge I’ve done so far. I love my walking and hiking. That’s kind of what inspired me with this one, especially because this is through The Christie itself. I’ve never done anything to this extent, the highest I’ve climbed before is Snowdon and this is almost four times that.

“It’s going to be a big challenge but I’m looking forward to it.”

There are 24 people who are in the group taking on the climb and they’ve already raised a whopping £45,000 for the charity without starting yet.

To donate to Kelly and The Christie climbing group, head to: https://www.justgiving.com/page/kelly-griffin-4