Challenge of lifetime: Scarborough woman, 24, trekking to Everest base camp for PTSD UK
A Scarborough woman is taking on a “challenge of a lifetime” by climbing 5,500m above sea level to Mount Everest base camp.
Brit Wheldon, 24, has flown out to Nepal to take part in the charity PTSD UK’s 10th Birthday Everest Base Camp Fundraiser Trek.
Brit puts in a lot of time fundraising for Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team (SRMRT) through dominoes drives, bingo and jumble sales – she also helps out with training Slate, one of the group’s search dogs.
The team said: “We’re wishing her the very best for this incredible adventure and can’t wait to hear all about it when she’s back.
"Good luck, Brit – and thank you for everything you do for SRMRT and beyond!”
Brit, who lives in Yedingham, said: “I’ve wanted to raise money for mental health for quite a long time and PTSA to raise awareness and to push my own comfort zone to see what I can actually do.
“Training wise, I’ve been going to the gym every week, horse riding, running and been to the Lake District and been up a few mountains, too.
“I’m feeling physically ready but the weather will impact it, and I will have to get used to the thinner air.”
Brit has so far raised £5,500.
Visit https://www.justgiving.com/page/brit-wheldon-1736272892337 if you’d like to support her.
PTSD UK is the only UK charity solely dedicated to supporting those living with PTSD, providing vital resources, raising awareness and campaigning for better treatments.