Survivor Ken backs Ben Nevis drive

7:00am Saturday 17th May 2008

Former SAS soldier and TV survival personality Ken Hames has helped launch a £10,000 charity challenge.

Staff at Shipley's Swift Mobility will be pushing a wheelchair up Ben Nevis at the end of this month. It is the first time the push has ever been attempted and if successful, their bid will get in the Guiness Book of Records.

To start their fundraising effort, Mr Hames was the speaker at a charity dinner and auction at the Midland Hotel, Bradford.

Karen Wood, above on the left, said: "We managed to make around £2,500 on the night, so we're on our way."

Also pictured are Tom Appelbee, Ken Hames, Michaele Ali and Yvonne Ronan.

To find out how you can help support them, call (01274) 582220.