A WORCESTER teenager is set to become the youngest person to have completed the Fan Dance challenge.
A father and son duo from Spetchley are tackling a SAS-style challenge to raise funds for a hospital charity fund.
Louis Hudson, 14 and his Dad Mark Hudson are raising money for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals charity, the children of Worcestershire cancer fund, Talking 2 Minds and Scotty's Little Soldiers.
Mr Hudson and Louis will be climbing Pen y Fan on Saturday, June 18 following a 24km route in Brecon Beacons which is based on UK special forces selection.
Louis is currently an army cadet and his father is an instructor at the army cadets, and over lockdown, the father-son duo took part in several SAS challenges online.
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Mr Hudson then suggested they should tackle Fan Dance and raise money for charity in the process.
After the challenge in June, Louis said: "As far as I am aware I am the youngest person to attempt this and I will be 14 on the day of the event.
“I am looking forward to taking on the challenge with my dad, whilst also raising some money for some really important charities, that make a big difference in our local community.”
On the SAS-style challenge, Lucy Brown, charity engagement officer for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals charity said: “We are delighted to work together with Louis and Mark, helping them raise money for what is a mammoth challenge, and can’t thank them enough for their support.
“The children of Worcestershire cancer fund allows us to fund special events, projects and experiences that go above and beyond the core NHS provision and make such a positive impact on patient experience. all funds raised will support the patients, staff and services of our hospitals.”
Mr Hudson said: "We are so thrilled with the support we have received and delighted to see we have exceeded our target. The more money we can raise for these charities the better.
“Seeing the total continue to increase, makes it easier when we are tired whilst training for the event on June 18th.”
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