A group of Havering neighbours and friends are training to complete a 24-mile hiking challenge for a cancer charity.
Jan Taylor, Lizzie Irving and Bianca Holman, who live on the same road in Upminster, decided to take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge after losing close friends and family to cancer.
The women will attempt to climb mountains Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough on June 26.
Along with Hornchurch-based friend Nicky Dixon, they hope to raise a total of £1,000 for charity Marie Curie.
Liz explained: "Charities have been hard hit through the pandemic, and Marie Curie provides invaluable support for people living with a terminal illness.
"It will be tough but we are aiming to raise as much money as possible for [the charity]."
The women, aged between 39 and 58, have been training for the past six months, both by themselves and once a week together.
Former headteacher Jan said it had given her "a focus" during lockdown.
She explained: "It's been good all round, being able to get out and train together.
"We've become much closer friends because of it as well."
Donate to their fundraisers at:
Jan - tinyurl.com/48e8v99y
Lizzie - tinyurl.com/8bmd7889
Bianca - tinyurl.com/hap9f4mr
Nicky - tinyurl.com/u49spcp4
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