A MAMMOTH team of 118 walkers who trekked up Mount Snowdon for the Orthopaedic Hospital Veteran's Service has raised £7,000.

The intrepid walkers joined forces to raise £7,000 for the service at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) in Gobowen.

This year, the annual 'Snowpaedic' Challenge was raising funds towards the Veterans’ Centre Research and Education Fund to aid continued research into lower limb conditions and provide teaching for new staff within the planned centre.

Debra Alexander, fundraiser, was delighted with the amount raised and thanked everyone for their efforts.

“The Snowpaedic Challenge is always a really fantastic event and this year’s was no exception," said Debra.

"We were blessed with a glorious warm September day and everyone who took part really enjoyed themselves.

“Many of our walkers were regulars who had taken part in the event before. However, we were also pleased to have lots of new faces join us this year.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to say that this year’s Snowpaedic Challenge has raised in excess of £7,000 – that’s thanks to the efforts of our wonderful walkers but also from the fantastic team at Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors in Shrewsbury, who raised an amazing £1,300 in total.

“The money raised from the event will go towards supporting research into veterans’ medicine and provide teaching for our Veterans’ Orthopaedic Service team.

“I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s event and for their continued support.”