A DIRECTOR at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for charity.
Nigel Lee, who is director of strategy and partnerships, and his son, Flight Lieutenant Tom Lee, will carrying out the mission tomorrow (January 17).
They hope to raise £6,000 for SaTH Charity’s Cancer Fund and the RAF Benevolent Fund.
“Our family has been hugely affected by cancer," said Nigel.
"As a director at SaTH, and as Tom has worked as a healthcare assistant, we are keen to raise funds for all cancer services at the Trust.”
“I served in the Royal Air Force for 20 years, and Tom is now a serving RAF officer in Scotland," added Nigel.
"We are also passionate supporters for charities who support military veterans of all ages and their families - our chosen charity is the RAF Benevolent Fund.
“Tom works closely with this charity in Scotland, and I know that they support RAF personnel, families, and dependents in Shropshire and indeed across the UK.”
Julia Clarke, Director of Public Participation at SaTH, said: “We are so grateful to Nigel and his son for undertaking this challenge to climb Africa’s highest peak to raise money for our patients. The money raised will make a real difference to patients and their families”.
You can follow their progress on Instagram @fatherandsonforcharity
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