A NAFFERTON man is climbing the 8,848 metres of Mount Everest in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association - on a stepping machine.
On Friday 22 March Jon Wortley, 41 will take to the gym in Carnaby to attempt the ascent.
Mr Wortley expects to spend six to seven hours on the stepping machine, but says it will all be worth it to raise money for the association and there is a collection box at Nafferton Post Office.
He said: “My main problem will be boredom for hours without a break, but the guys at the gym have offered to Sherpa me some drinks through the day.”
To donate visit www.justgiving.com/jonwortley