Mums to climb three active volcanoes

SIX mums – including two from Warrington – are to climb three active volcanoes to raise funds for a children’s charity.
Dawn Cantarelli, from Culcheth and Nicola Taylor-Jones from Lymm will join Caroline Evers, Lisa Donovan, Simone Breedon and Dawn Gross, all from the Altrincham area, to scale a total of 28,165ft when they trek the volcanic mountains of Etna, Vesuvius and Stromboli.
Only a few weeks ago, Etna was spewing hot lava – but that has not deterred the brave mums in their determination to raise money for the Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT).
They aim to raise at least £10,000 for the charity which offers free respite care and special holidays for sick and disabled children.
As well as gathering sponsorship, the mums have organised a fundraising event “A Scorching 70s Smash” on June 28.
Bar owner Barry Hogan is hoping to help the girls sell more than 400 tickets at £25 each.
Mother of two Caroline Evers said: “We can’t wait to take on the slopes of smouldering Mount Etna and the other two Italian volcanoes in October. All six of us are really excited by this adventure of a lifetime.
“We have 14 kids between us all and we feel very lucky to have happy and healthy children. We chose to help CAFT because we know that parenting can be a challenge at the best of times, but it is even more difficult if you have a seriously ill child or a youngster with physical disabilities.
“The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust gives them a magical experience – a holiday they will treasure forever, with all the facilities they need to have fun with their families.”
The mums will attempt to climb the volcanoes between October 11-17.
Pictured: The six Mums with Barry Hogan.