THIS caring bunch will rise to the challenge as they aim for the top of Mount Snowdon.
Staff from Ashlea Court care home, Church Lane, Waltham, will put their best foot forward in aid of Help For Heroes.
Two of the 14-strong team members have already experienced what life is like in a war-torn country.
Emma Munro, 28, is now a carer at the home, but for seven years, she served as a Royal Military Police officer.
During her first tour of duty in Iraq, she suffered shrapnel injuries when a mortar landed in her camp near Basra.
But it did not stop her from going back out to serve a second time, and her twin brother Scott is still serving in the Adjutant General's Corps and in the past has toured Afghanistan and Iraq – he will be a helper during the charity walk.
Emma said: "The charity is close to my heart, but it is also close to those who have not been directly involved in the Forces.
"It was a mutual decision by all of us to choose Help For Heroes and we have been given a lot of support already.
"I have climbed Snowdon before for my own enjoyment and I am looking forward to doing it again.
"We really want to thank residents at the home and their families as they have donated money towards this."
The Help For Heroes charity supports service personnel and their families in various ways.
One of these includes the charity's Quick Reaction Fund (QRF) giving swift financial support to those with life-changing injuries, life-changing illnesses and their families – for example, funds to purchase equipment to make a home more accessible.
The keen walkers will complete the challenge on Saturday, May 25.
Georgia Drewery, 26, a care assistant, said: "This is the biggest charity event I have ever taken part in.
"We have all been training by walking up hills, going to the gym and generally getting into shape.
"It will be a challenge – but that is good, as it makes completing it worthwhile."
The group has a target of £1,000 to reach and anything more will be an added bonus.
"Some of our residents and their families know people who are serving or who have served in the Forces so the charity touches everyone," Emma added.
Anyone who wants to donate towards the event, visit www.bmycharity.com/teamashleacourt
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