Boy says it was incredible bumping into princess doing Three Peaks Challenge
Summary
An 11-year-old boy named Ted, who uses a wheelchair, met Catherine, Princess of Wales, three times while completing the Three Peaks Challenge with his family and friends. The Princess talked with Ted during the event and later donated to his fundraising effort for a children's charity.Key Facts
- Ted is 11 years old and paraplegic, meaning he cannot use his legs.
- He took part in the Three Peaks Challenge, climbing the highest mountains in England, Scotland, and Wales.
- Ted was helped by his father Pete and 15 others who carried and pushed his wheelchair.
- The Princess of Wales met Ted on each mountain, spoke warmly to him, and remembered his name.
- The Three Peaks Challenge was done to raise money for Molly Ollys, a charity for seriously ill children.
- Princess Catherine is also raising money for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, related to her own cancer treatment.
- The group finished the challenge in 29 hours and 50 minutes, beating their goal.
- Ted’s fundraising has raised over £11,000, more than double the original target.
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