Lanarkshire mother and son duo climb new heights to raise money for charity

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A Cambuslang mother and son duo have raised thousands of pounds for charity after conquering Mount Kilimanjaro.Eileen and Ross Findlay had an “amazing adventure” on their way to the top of the highest peak in Africa.And so far their efforts have helped the pair raise £5500 for the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Following their trip to Tanzania, Eileen told Lanarkshire Live: “My dad died 25 years ago and was due to go into the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice - but he died before he was due to go in.“My aunt Betty then went into the hospice before she died and they were amazing.

I remember saying when my dad died all those years ago that I wanted to do something to help them.“I had mentioned to my family that I'd like to climb Kilimanjaro and then for my 60th birthday my son gave me a book about it and I opened it and inside it said I was going.“My son, Ross came with me and it was the most amazing adventure of my life."In preparation for the incredible feat, the 61-year-old gran scaled Ben A’an with Ross, with the pair of them heading to Chatelherault Park three times a week for extra training.That saw the, running up and down stairs to build up strength and stamina.Eileen added: “I asked some of my girlfriends to come walking and climbing with me and