The head of a Yorkshire training company is swapping his office shoes for climbing boots to scale the peak of Kilimanjaro later this month.

Simon Hayhurst, who is the director of adult learning provider IB2K Ltd, will along with his father climb the world’s highest free-standing mountain in aid of Yorkshire Cancer Research.

The pair head off to Tanzania on February 9th to take part in the Charity Challenge climb up the 5,895m high peak and expect to raise around £8,000 by the time they leave.

Simon, whose company specialises in helping unemployed individuals get back into work, says he hopes his experience will show people that if they put their minds to something anything is possible.

And for Simon’s father, Howard Hayhurst, the challenge has particular significance as he was diagnosed with cancer on his birthday in February 2002 and had his right kidney removed.

“I had no idea I had cancer but I had magnificent treatment and care from Scarborough Hospital and my doctor and consultant,” said Howard, who has been given the all clear since his operation.

“I want to do the challenge to raise money for Yorkshire Cancer Research because without it I would probably not be alive.”

The father and son team, who are both experienced climbers, have undergone rigorous training to get fit for the challenge.

“I am at the point where I just want to get on and do it. My only worry is the effect that altitude sickness may have on us,” said Simon.

“My friends all say that if Chris Moyles can do it then I can. I’m not sure if that is a compliment or not!”

The pair will be climbing with the same group that led the Comic Relief charity team of personalities to the top.

People can sponsor Howard and Simon online by visiting http://www.justgiving.com/simonhayhurst or http://www.justgiving.com/howardhayhurst

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