Mother-of-three’s 7,970 ft challenge

A MOTHER of three is preparing for the challenge of a lifetime – climbing a 7,970 ft mountain in the Andes – to raise funds for Girlguiding.
Justine Doyle, a Guiding leader with the 3rd Culcheth (Newchurch) Guides is to trek to the 15th century Inca city of Machu Picchu in Peru in October.
She hopes to raise £4,000.
Justine has visited Peru several times on business but this visit, along with 25 other Girlguiding members and supporters, will be her first as a trekker.
She said: “I never had the opportunity to see Machu Picchu.
“The three day trek covering 26 miles will be the biggest challenge for me, but I have no doubt that the sight at the end of it will make it all worthwhile.”
The challenging trek will take in well-known landmarks such as Dead Women’s Pass and he Sun Gate.
Sometimes described as “The Lost City of the Incas”, Machu Picchu was built around 1450 at the height of the Inca Empire. It was abandoned about 100 years later as a result of the Spanish conquest.
It is considered important archaeologically because was never found by the Spanish and so survived the destruction wrought by them on most other Inca sites.
Justine decided to take on the challenge for Girlguiding because, having three daughters aged 14, 9 and 7, all of who have experienced the opportunities which Girlguiding offers, felt it right to help give those opportunities to other girls and young women.
The money she raises could support 50 disabled girls and young women to attend a camp with their friends, along with their carer or buddy, through Girlguiding’s fund for members with disabilities.
Anyone who wants to support Justine can do so by visiting https://www.justgiving.com/Justine-Doyle