Marathon Challenge For Disabled Climber

Jamie Andrew, the young mountaineer who lost both hands and feet to frostbite in the Alps, but still managed to climb Ben Nevis for charity - raising £15,000 in the process - has set himself a new goal.

This time he's fixed his sights on the London Marathon on 14 April, an undertaking he describes as his 'most difficult challenge yet'. To put that in perspective, in May last year, he returned to the Alps to climb a peak close to the scene of his accident guided by his resuers and one of his doctors.

Jamie during his successful ascent of Ben Nevis two years ago. Pic courtesy of Jamie Andrew

The marathon is part of what he says is his 'continuing mission to prove that disabled people can achieve as much as everyone else, and to make my life as difficult as possible for myself.' He also counts snowboarding, skiing and paragliding as part of his life. To put all that in perspective, the accident on Les Droites that claimed his feet and hands killed his climbing partner Jamie Fisher.

Jamie's going to be raising money for two charities, The British Red Cross - who will receive most of the money raised - and Just Athletics, a body which provides resources and training for athletes with a disability and helped Jamie to run again.

With a month to go before the London Marathon on 14 April, there's lots of time to write out a cheque and send it off, or put any potential corporate sponsors in touch with Jamie. If you want to support him then Cheques should be made payable to Jamie Andrew Charity Account and sent to:

Jamie Andrew Marathon Appeal
PO Box 28240
Edinburgh
EH9 3YN

You can, if you wish specify which charity you want to receive the donation. If you want to put any potential sponsors directly in touch with Jamie, use this e-mail address. Good luck mate.