Yorkshire care home manager raises £2,320 for Wakefield-based Yorkshire Air Ambulance in Kilimanjaro challenge

Samantha Harrison, a Director of a Harrogate care home, has successfully completed an awe-inspiring climb of Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, in honour of Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Samantha Harrison scaled Mount Kilimanjaro, raising more than £2,300 for the charity.

She spent months training for the challenging expedition.

"Succeeding in reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro and raising £2,320 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance has been an incredible accomplishment and a once-in-a-lifetime ambition of mine,” said Samantha, who is manager of Continued Care care home in Harrogate.

Samantha, who took on the ambitious hike with her family, helped raise over £2,320 to support the important charity.

"Throughout this journey, I have been inspired by the unwavering support of my family, friends, and colleagues at Continued Care.

"Together, we have made a positive impact on our community by contributing to the life-saving efforts of Yorkshire Air Ambulance

"It is an honour to have been part of this incredible trip, and I hope that our efforts inspire others to pursue their dreams while supporting meaningful causes."