A MAN aims to conquer the world's highest peak to raise funds to thank a hospital for the care he receives.

Chris Morris, from Llanfyllin, is attempting a series of challenges for the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) – ending with climbing Mount Everest.

He said: “I’ve always wanted to conquer Mount Everest so it seemed fitting to raise money for a local charity at the same time.

“Myself, and many of my family members and friends have all received amazing care from RJAH over the years and it’s fantastic to have such a great hospital on our doorstep

Mr Morris, who lives in Llanfyllin and attends physiotherapy sessions at the hospital in Gobowen, will trek to the Mount Everest Base Camp in April 2019.

Leading up to his climb, Chris is also taking part in a series of challenges in hope to raise at least £2,000 to be split between the physiotherapy department and Baschurch Day Unit, where his mum, Patsy Jukes, is a staff nurse.

He added: "I’m fundraising to give something back, whether the money helps the areas maintain their current facilities or contribute to new equipment, and to say thank you for the care I’ve received as a patient.

"Trekking up and down Mount Everest will take 15 days and I’ll reach a total height of approximately 5,500 metres which is roughly four times higher than Snowdon.”

Chris completed the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge on Saturday (July 21), where he hiked up Snowdon and Cadair Idris in Snowdonia and Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons.

His next fundraising activity will be the National Three Peaks Challenge in September, where he will scale Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis - hopefully in

RJAH chief executive Mark Brandreth said: "All our fundraisers help us provide the best possible service and care we can for our patients, and I admire Chris for his efforts.

"I wish him the very best of luck throughout his challenges and can’t thank him enough for choosing to fundraise for RJAH."