Local man to run the height of Mount Everest

Saturday, 22 January 2022 08:49

By Leanne Cooke @leannelily18

A Port Erin man has set himself a huge challenge to raise money for mental health support on the Isle of Man.

Oliver Chambers will be running the height of Mount Everest, going up and down Eary Cushlin and Cronk ny Arrey Laa 22 times - a total of 51 miles.

He's undertaking the challenge on his birthday, January 29, to raise money for Isle Listen, and will be supported by Island Escapes.

Oliver spoke to 3FM about why he's supporting the charity:

You can find donate to Oliver's Just Giving page here.

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