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Six year old conquers Three Peaks Challenge for Deptherapy
Six year old Lucas Lawrenson is believed to be the youngest person ever to climb Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in under 24 hours after conquering the epic Three Peaks Challenge with his Dad Adam this week.
The father and son from Sutton Manor, St Helens, were raising money for scuba diving rehabilitation charity Deptherapy and have raised around £1200 to date.
Army veteran Adam Lawrenson joined Team Deptherapy last October and wanted to give back to the charity that has helped him come to terms with his experiences in Afghanistan and other armed conflict.
Lucas and Adam completed the challenge in an incredible 23 hours, 46 minutes and 24 seconds. The Three Peaks Challenge comprises a total walking distance of 23 miles (37km) and the total ascent is 3064 metres (10,052ft). The total driving distance is 462 miles.
Adam said: I am super proud of how a six-year-old can achieve something like this. A moment of pain is a lifetime of glory. It is proof that, with the right guidance a child is capable of anything. He’ll be climbing Everest at 15!”
Richard Cullen, Chairman of Deptherapy said: “This is an incredible achievement. Adam is an amazing man and a devoted father. Everyone at Deptherapy is very proud of Adam and his hero of a son Lucas. The charity salutes you both.”
The money raised by Adam and Lucas means that another veteran who has suffered life changing mental and/or physical challenges will be able to join the Deptherapy programme.
You can still donate through their JustGiving page here.
For more about Deptherapy, visit www.deptherapy.co.uk.
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EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Goodman interviews Mark Spiers, CEO of New Scuba Diving Training Agency NovoScuba
In a video recorded exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman interviews Mark Spiers, CEO of new scuba diving training agency NovoScuba.
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Charting New Waters; NovoScuba Goes Global with the Launch of their Revolutionary Dive Training Agency!
Discover a New Era of Dive Education: NovoScuba Brings Innovation to the Surface! Fully ISO Certified and Equipped with Cutting-Edge Technology.
With a combined experience spanning over a century in the diving industry, a team of accomplished dive store owners, managers, and professionals unveils NovoScuba, a ground-breaking dive training agency poised to redefine the benchmarks of underwater education. Launching in May 2024, NovoScuba promises a revolutionary approach to dive training. Their vision is to make diving accessible to everyone, share success within the dive community and emphasise positive interactions with the planet.
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NovoScuba is challenging a change in the industry, redefining established traditional systems, and ushering in a new standard of excellence, support, and partnership. Their collaborations with dive stores, pros and underwater enthusiasts won’t demand exclusivity, prioritising earned loyalty, and an understanding that their Member’s success is key to their own.
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