An 80-year-old man will tackle the colossal Mount Everest to fundraise in memory of his great-niece who died just one week before her 20th birthday.
Alan Mckie is to climb the biggest peak in the world in memory of his niece Isabel who grabbed every opportunity she could during her short time on earth.
Alan reminded people this week "you never know what's around the corner" as he revealed he used Isabel's lust for life as the inspiration for the expedition.