MEMBERS of the Clapham-based Cave Rescue Organisation helped disabled campaigner Ian Kershaw set a new record on Saturday.

Ian, who has cerebral palsy, was pushed up and down Penyghent, Whernside and Ingleborough in a marathon effort which took 11 hours and 36 minutes.

It was believed to be the first time anyone in a wheelchair has successfully tackled the Three Peaks and organisers are now waiting for confirmation from the Guinness Book of Records.

Stuart Byatt, a member of the CRO who helped organise the challenge, said: "We had about 50 helpers and we could really have done with some more.

"By half way most had given 110 per cent, but they were still there at the end. It was absolutely fantastic and I can't praise everyone's efforts enough.

"Ian's courage was phenomenal - he never complained despite being hauled and bumped along and strapped in.

"It was his personality that kept everyone inspired and going. He's just a cracking guy."

CRO expertise was involved in planning the best route and ropework to haul Ian up the particularly steep sections on Penyghent and Ingleborough.

Stuart hopes the event will raise around £1,000 each for the Cave Rescue Organisation and Cumbria Cerebral Palsy.

Ian, 43, of Maryport, Cumbria, has raised lots of money for charity in the past, at the same time as proving disability isn't a barrier to achieving your goal.

Anyone wishing to donate to the cause can still do so via the website www.y3p.co.uk or by phoning Stuart on 07739 490039.