Cancer survivor scales Mount Errigal on crutches

We all love an inspirational story to get us through the winter and here is one that is more inspirational than most.

29-year-old Nikki Bradley, has defied doctors who told her she would ever walk again and climbed Donegal’s highest mountain Mount Errigal in the process.

Nikki was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma at the age of 16 was told she would never walk again.

Ewing’s Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that is found in the bone.

Since then, Nikki has founded Fighting Fit For Ewing’s in 2013 and regularly organises physical challenges to highlight the importance of exercise for rehabilitation while raising awareness for Ewing’s Sarcoma.

The climb was completed in the company of international photographer Paul Doherty, climbing expert Iain Miller, rope access technician Ian Parke, digital marketing student Siobhan Cox and Oscar the dog.

As a long term crutch user, Nikki is aware of the risks associated with climbing in such conditions however, she is passionate about pushing boundaries and plans to continue to do so throughout the year.

Nikki described the climb as "tiring but worth it.

"The view was unlike anything I have seen in Ireland. We battled heavy hail showers that fell as ice so the journey down was a slippery one.

"The team put me at ease and by working together we made it down without any emergencies!"

Next on Nikki’s list is a trip to Iceland later this year, along with photographer Paul, to scale a glacier.

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