Watch lovely moment young West Midlands fundraiser doing Three Peaks Challenge bumps into Princess of Wales
Catherine, the Princess of Wales stopped to chat to young fundraiser Ted Haslam on Scafell Pike as they both took on the Three Peaks Challenge.
A young fundraiser from Birmingham met a surprise hiker while completing the Three Peaks Challenge.
11-year-old Ted Haslam from Sutton Coldfield was diagnosed with an aggressive spinal tumour and was paralysed at the age of three.
Warwick-based charity Molly Ollys provided soft play equipment for Ted during his treatment at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
A team of family and friends pushed and carried Ted in his wheelchair up Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis - all in 30 hours.
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Along the way, Ted and his team met the Princess of Wales who was also completing the Three Peaks Challenge.
The princess chatted with Ted, saying: “How you doing Ted? You’re not too cold? It’s not great weather, is it? So many people still in their t-shirts! How are they doing that?
“I’m so impressed you've made it to the second peak. Super, well done you. We'll be cheering you on. Hopefully we'll see you on Snowdon. Good luck everyone.”
Catherine, Princess of Wales said she took on the Three Peaks Challenge, “not simply as a physical endeavour but as a chance to explore life beyond diagnosis and to give something back.”
The princess continued: “The Royal Marsden is a place that holds great meaning for me and whose care and expertise are life changing for so many people…
“This challenge will support the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, helping to transform access to, and understanding of, holistic care that will enhance recovery and healing for patients across the UK.”
Catherine donated to Ted’s JustGiving fundraising page on Monday 29 June, writing the message: “One of the real highlights of the Three Peaks Challenge was meeting inspiring people like you along the way. Huge congratulations to the entire team for raising money for such a wonderful cause. C.”
Ted’s father Pete Haslam told the BBC: "It's just going crazy, because we bumped into her Royal Highness, it's got a load of media attention. We're getting so many more donations, which is absolutely incredible, and some of the messages people are leaving are really inspiring, really lovely.
"Hopefully this sort of thing will inspire other kids in similar situations like Ted to just think outside the box and see what they're capable of."
Ted and his team have now raised over £15,000 for Molly Ollys through their JustGiving page here.