A GROUP of friends from Wrexham are set to trek to Everest base camp in aid of charity. 

The 12 strong group became friends on previous treks and trips with Nightingale House Hospice and will continue by climbing to Mount Everest base camp in November. 

On November 7, the group will depart to Nepal, embarking on an 18-day trip which will see them climb to over 5,000m, which is five times the height of Snowdon. 

The trek is built up of eight hour days and a total trek of 106km up and down.  

The group is made up of various friends and family from across Wrexham, including: 

  • Neil Ransome 
  • Lisa Ransome 
  • Gabby Ransome 
  • Bethan Scott 
  • Roman Mach 
  • Mannon Goddard 
  • Dave Walker 
  • Steve Beattie 
  • Mark Davies 
  • Shaun O’Keefe 
  • Steve Roberts 
  • Helen Massey 

As a group they are supporting four charities, Nightingale House, Alzheimer's Research UK, Motor Neurone Disease and the British Heart Foundation. 

The group are self-funded, meaning every penny donated towards the £50,000 target will go to the selected charities. 

Mannon's friend Denise. Mannon's friend Denise. (Image: UGC) Each charity has a different meaning to each member of the group, including Mannon, who is taking on the trek for Nightingale House Hospice in memory of her friend Denise who sadly lost her battle with cancer in November 2021. 

Roman's dad, Walter.Roman's dad, Walter. (Image: UGC) Roman is doing it for Alzheimer’s research in memory of his Dad, Walter, who passed away when Roman was just 30.

Bethan is taking on the trek in memory of her husband Dave who passed away in 2017 at the age of 53 and in dedication to her Dad who is battling Alzheimer’s and dementia. 

Neil and his dad Terry.Neil and his dad Terry. (Image: UGC) Neil is completing the trek in memory of his dad Terry, who passed away suddenly at the age of 69, having had no awareness of his underlying condition. Neil is also taking on this challenge with his wife Lisa and daughter Gabby. 

While Helen is taking on this trek in memory of her dad Joe, who passed away in 2004 at the age of 75 from cancer.

Helen's dad, Joe.Helen's dad, Joe. (Image: UGC) Bethan, who has completed a host of challenges for charity since the passing of her husband Dave, told the Leader: "Firstly, Nightingale House Hospice for the incredible care and support they provided to my husband Dave.

"Dave passed away from cancer just three weeks after we were married but accessing the hospice services in the lead up to us getting married played a huge part in our journey.

"After his diagnosis, Dave was given between two to six weeks to live but with the support of the hospice, he lived for eight months.

Bethan with her Dad Bryn (left) and Bethan's late husband Dave (right). Bethan with her Dad Bryn (left) and Bethan's late husband Dave (right). (Image: UGC) "I always says that the hospice gave us hope, sharing that life can change in an instant, we must continue to support Nightingale House Hospice, the heart and hub of our community of Wrexham and for Alzheimer’s Research in the hope that one day they will find a cure for this incredibly cruel disease.

"It’s so sad to see my dad and family members of close friends living with this dreadful disease.

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We have received so much support and we wanted to say thank you and  provide some background into why these particular charities are so important.

"We have a target of £50,000 and all money raised will be split equally between our chosen charities."

As part of the fundraising efforts, the group are hosting a black tie event at Carden Park on October 19.

There is a host of entertainment on offer and the evening includes a silent auction as well as a three course meal. Tickets are priced at £75, for more information contact Bethanejones@btinternet.com.