Letterkenny woman Nikki Bradley is no stranger to large-scale challenges. This time, she has set her sights as high as possible as she prepares for this weekend’s 4 Peak Challenge.
From the crack of dawn on July 21st, Nikki and her team of adventurers plan to climb four iconic Irish mountain peaks in three provinces in 24 hours.
Nikki (32) will be the first ever crutch-user to attempt this feat. As a survivor of the rare cancer Ewing’s Sarcoma, Nikki was left with a 11cm leg-length discrepancy which impacts her daily life.
This weekend’s climbs could be the ultimate test for Nikki, who faces uncertainty about her abilities in the future.
She said: “I don’t genuinely know if I’ll be able to do this again.
“I’m currently facing full right-leg amputation, and when that happens, in a year’s time or five year’s time, my life will change dramatically, so I don’t know if I’ll be physically able to do four mountains again.”
Nikki is calling on the public for widespread support to reach her fundraising goal of €50,000 for three vital charities.
Speaking to Donegal Daily, Nikki said: “I have received so much help and support from our warm community here in Donegal and I am so grateful! However our work is far from over! In order to reach our goal I am asking the public to please share our Go Fund Me page and to donate themselves if they can. (www.gofundme.com/4peaks)
“The charities I have teamed up with are The Irish Cancer Society, Action Cancer and The Ross Nugent Foundation. All three charities have changed the lives of cancer patients across Ireland, Northern Ireland included, and the money raised this weekend will help them to continue to do so.”
Nikki added: “We are hoping to reach the base of our last mountain, Errigal, at 12 midday on Sunday (22nd) and we would love to see some smiling faces as we make our way down so why not come along and say hello!
“I would like to thank my team for getting me this far, Iain Miller, Joe Ladrigan, Billy Fanneran and of course, Ian Parke my partner who has been utterly amazing from the beginning.”
As a treat for supporters, Nikki has arranged that anyone who donates to 4 Peaks will be in with a chance of winning an incredible prize.
There is a Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless 4k Camera and Kit Lens and accessory pack worth €1000 up for grabs for one lucky donator. All you have to is donate for a chance to win this prize, sponsored by Bermingham Cameras in association with Canon Ireland.
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Click the link below, make a donation (€5 minimum) and leave a comment in the message box with the word ‘4Peaks’*
The winner will be announced live after the challenge takes place.
www.gofundme.com/4peaks
Follow Nikki’s journey on www.facebook.com/fightingfitforewings
