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Jennifer Trust Participants Conquer The Ben In Appalling Conditions
On Saturday 3 October 10 participants successfully reached the summit of Ben Nevis raising vital funds on behalf of The Jennifer Trust.
The Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy is the only national charity in the UK dedicated both to supporting people affected by SMA, and investing in essential research into causes, treatments and eventually a cure for the condition. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a condition that affects the nerves in an area of the spinal cord called the anterior horn. These nerve cells become damaged, breaking the link between the brain and the muscles. As a result, the muscles can\'t be used and become wasted or atrophied.
Conditions on the day were absolutely appalling with rain, sleet, snow and gale force winds yet the group were in high spirits as they left Achintee at 8.00am. The 90 – 100mph winds forecast luckily didn’t materialise and everyone in the group were back in the Ben Nevis Inn for a celebratory drink by 4.00pm.
Our congratulations to each everyone taking part for a fantastic effort from Ian and Alice.
