A plucky Scots schoolgirl is set to take on a mammoth challenge by climbing Ben Lomond following her great grandpa’s brave cancer battle. Lola-Rose Wood, 9, will be joined by dad George as they scale the 974 metre climb on Saturday to raise vital funds for the Beatson Cancer Charity.
The primary five pupil, from Barrhead, was inspired to help after loved one James Stark, 80, was diagnosed with the disease in 2018. After his condition sadly worsened, the pensioner has now been moved into hospice care but is said to be doing well.
The primary five pupil admits that she's more determined than ever after being offered a Five Guys meal afterwards by her mum. She said: “I am so excited to climb Ben Lomond. I am also a tiny bit nervous about how high it’s going to be.
