Local music teacher, Andy Jakob, a keen hill walker and Chairman of Aycliffe Fell Walking Club, is looking forward to taking on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Society.

Andy will be joined by younger brother, Pete from Hampshire, and together they aim to complete the 25-mile circular walk and climb the three mountains Penyghent (694m), Whernside (736m) and Ingleborough (724m) in under 12 hours. Their mother is herself diagnosed with Dementia so they are motivated to raise funds so that one day a cure will be found.

“Alzheimer’s Society is transforming the landscape of dementia forever. Until the day we find a cure, we will create a society where those affected by Dementia are supported and accepted, able to live in their country without fear or prejudice.”

The walk will be attempted on 18th June, starting at Horton in Ribblesdale. A Just Giving page has been set up for anyone who wishes to support the cause.

Donations have already reached over £200.

justgiving.com/fundraising/andyjakobandpetejakobstrideoutfordementia