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Mar 2024
Ripon boy, 5, to climb Pen-Y-Ghent to fundraise for Palestinian aid
A Ripon boy is set to climb Pen-Y-Ghent to raise money for Palestinian aid.
Henry Mawdsley, 5, will take on the 2,277ft climb (10.1km) this month to fundraise for Medical Aid for Palestinians. The charity advocates for Palestinian rights and provides urgent supplies to those in the West Bank, Gaza and Lebanon.
His mother, Eviana, today told the Stray Ferret Henry is “very aware” of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
His parents have "not exposed" him to the footage of the war, but have explained to him “why thousands of people are living in tents”, Eviana said.
She added:
Henry hopes to raise £500 for Medical Aid for Palestinians.
He will tackle on Pen-Y-Ghent on March 25, where he will be joined by his family and friends.
Eviana also said Henry hopes some readers may feel inspired to join him on his climb.
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