A Congleton resident is to climb one of the world's most famous mountains for charity.

Dr Victoria Brewster, originally from Leeds, is to make Congleton proud by scaling the African mountain 19,341 ft above sea level.

She'll be doing it to raise money for Congleton Thomas Street charity Bridging the Gap (BTG) Mind Matters, for which she is a trustee for.

So far, she has raised £410 raised of the £2,000 goal.

"In January 2023 I will be climbing Mt Kilimanjaro, the largest free-standing mountain in the world," she said.

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"BTG Mind Matters provides free access to talking therapy and CrossFit for those struggling with their mental health. The main aim of this charity is to bridge the gap faced by those trying to access help who aren't considered urgent enough for immediate help.

"If you know me, you know how much I have struggled with my own mental health and how much CrossFit has helped with that, which is why i will always volunteer my time for BTG. But we need more money to help more people!!

"As a very risk-averse, anxiety-prone person, going to Africa on my own to climb and wild camping on the mountain with a group of total strangers is a huge thing.

"Please give some pennies to BTG so it is worth all the panic attacks. Thank you."

BTG offer six-week programs designed to improve mental health and wellbeing. Theirprograms are incredibly effective and provide an integrated service utilising counselling and physical therapy sessions.

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