Charity Mountain Scaling Challenge To Pass Through Midlands This Week

Arderin Mountain, the highest point between Laois and Offaly. Photo credit:Portlaoise Men's Shed

The 26 Mountains 2 Mayo challenge is in aid for the Cancer Fund for Children.

A challenge to scale 26 mountains across the country is passing through the Midlands over the next two days.

The 26 Mountains 2 Mayo challenge gathers over 20 business leaders across the country, UK and the USA to climb the highest peak in every county in just nine days.

The goal is to raise €1 million for Cancer Fund for Children which helps provide support to young people with cancer and their families.

The team take on six peaks tomorrow including Mullaghmeen in Westmeath and Arderin which is the highest point between Laois and Offaly.

Roscommon's Bernadette McGarvey, Partnership and Philanthropy Manager for Cancer Fund for Children has been speaking with Midlands 103's David Hollywood:

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