A man from Fordham is fundraising for the neonatal intensive care unit at Addenbrooke’s Hospital as he believes he 'wouldn't be here today' without them.
The Ambulance Staff Charity
An Operations Manager in the Welsh Ambulance Service will be taking on the gruelling climb to the top of the highest point in Africa in a bid to raise £5,000 for the national charity dedicated to supporting the UK’s ambulance community.
Darren Panniers, from Bargoed, Caerphilly, will begin his ten-day climb on September 22, 2021, to help raise money for The Ambulance Staff Charity (TASC).
During his challenge, Darren will face a steep 6km climb to the summit through tropical rainforest and snow-capped peaks.
Darren, who has worked in UK ambulance services for over 20 years, said: “I have seen first-hand the great work ambulance staff do to support patients in their time of need.