Injured veteran battles to peak
10 June 2014
Just three days after D-Day, double amputee, injured veteran and paralympian Nick Beighton along with his 3 team mates have summited the second highest mountain in the United Kingdom as the Beeline Britain team carry on their journey to become the world’s first team to go in a straight-line from Land’s End to John O’Groats.
Their grueling journey, supported by Prince Harry and the Endevaour Fund, continued today as they left Linn of Dee at 0600h heading for the Cairngorm Mountains and the summit of Ben MacDui, the second highest mountain in the UK standing at 4295ft.
They reached the peak, which stands in the centre of the arctic-like Cairngorms plateau, at 1300h and preceded to hike across the plateau, where they would mountain bike down to Glenmoore Lodge.
This mammoth journey carries on in the same vain as it began, with great excitement and a strong will to complete the challenge, Nick managing to do all of this with just his arms, on a hand bike and crutches for the hiking.
There are three stages left of this incredible journey; a cycle from the Cairngorms to Lossiemouth, a Kayak across the Moray Firth and then a final cycle to John O’Groats.
The support has been incredible all the way. But, it must continue with all this being in aid of Blesma and donations can be made to Blesma by texting “Line 59” to 70070 or go to www.justgiving.com/beelinebritain.
You can follow the team’s progress on their live tracker at http://yb.tl/beeline2014 or at www.beelinebritain.com and their progress will be updated on twitter @beelinebritain and www.facebook.com/beelinebritain
For more photos, contact Connor Dunn on 07841389873 or email the info@beelinebritain.com account.
NOTES TO EDITORS
The Endeavour Fund: The Endeavour Fund was created by The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry to support sporting and adventurous challenges conducted by wounded, injured or sick service personnel and veterans. The fund aims to promote these activities as part of a recovery pathway and to amplify the actions of these individuals in order to inspire others to challenge their perceptions of what is truly possible.
www.endeavourfund.co.uk@endeavourfund www.royalfoundation.com
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans is the national charity for all limbless service men and women, their widows and dependants. It was formed in the years following the First World War and became a national charity in 1932. Today the charity directly supports over 4000 Members. The aim of the charity is to provide support and empowerment to our injured service men and women helping them live fulfilling and empowered lives. We believe in life after injury. Find out more at www.blesma.org or visit us on www.facebook.com/BLESMA & www.twitter.com/BLESMA
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