AN 83-YEAR-OLD wheelchair- bound man is to tackle the Examiner Charity Challenge to raise money for a Huddersfield charity.
Frank Rodgers will be taking part in next Sunday's event to raise money for The Nerve Centre, a charity which provides support for people with neurological conditions.
Mr Rodgers, of Honley, who suffered a stroke 17 years ago, goes to The Nerve Centre on Half Moon Street and his daughter, Pat Whalley, is co-ordinator for the charity.
Mr Rodgers had hoped to navigate the two-mile wheelchair course at the Charity Challenge alone in a new electric-powered wheelchair.
But as his machine will not arrive until May 31 he will be relying on his daughter to wheel him round.
Mrs Whalley, from Holmfirth, said: "We were hoping he would have the chair, but it's up to me instead. We are prepared for anything. Rain or shine, me and Dad will battle through it."
The pair will be accompanied on the walk by other workers from The Nerve Centre.
Anyone who wants to sponsor them should contact The Nerve Centre on 01484 469853.
Mr Rodgers and Mrs Whalley will be among 700 people taking part in the Charity Challenge, which begins at Meltham Community Sports Centre.
There will be a number of different routes for people of all levels of fitness and ability.
Those who like a challenge can take on a seven-mile work, or there is a four-mile trek.
Cyclists have the option of eight, 16, 22 or 48-mile courses and there will be a 10-mile horse riding route.
There will also be a two-mile buggy and wheelchair course, starting from nearby Blackmoorfoot Reservoir.
All the money raised will be shared between 12 charities - including Yorkshire Cancer Research for the first time.
Last year the event raised £40,000. Alternatively, people can choose their own causes to support.
People can enter the Challenge on the day.
