Injured Climber Battles Winds for Children's Hospital

Matthew Chatting is currently engaged in a demanding endurance feat, aiming to ascend Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) numerous times over 10 days. This challenge is dedicated to raising funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital, a cause deeply personal to him as it treated his son, who has since recovered from leukaemia. He has already faced severe weather, including 40mph winds and heavy snow, which resulted in an ankle injury after a fall.

Despite the physical toll, described as akin to an ultra-marathon daily with minimal rest, Chatting continues his efforts. His wife, Lucy, provides support at base camp. Each round trip to the summit takes approximately three and a half hours, with only about four hours of rest allocated per day. Thus far, he has reached 27 summits, with donations on his page exceeding £3,400, demonstrating his commitment to supporting children undergoing treatment.