Prof. Erik Ranschaert, PhD, a founder member of the AuntMinnieEurope editorial advisory board, tackled the U.K. 3 Peaks Challenge last week. The adventure involved climbing the highest mountains in Scotland (Ben Nevis, 1,345 m/4,413 ft), England (Scafell, 964 m/3,163 ft), and Wales (Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa, 1,085 m/3,560 ft).
The trip was organized by the Lions Adventure Challenge Team (LionsACT), an international team of 16 Lions members from 10 different countries. Also among the group was Sheryl Keppler, senior radiographer with Emerald Radiology in Somerset, Tasmania, Australia.
We made it! Members of LionsACT celebrate their achievement on the summit of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) on 13 September. Erik Ranschaert is standing in the center, holding the banner. Radiographer Sheryl Keppler is to the left of him. Erik’s wife, Annelies Van De Poel, is second from the right. Photo courtesy of Billy Michels/LionsACT.
“The scenery was breathtaking,” said Ranschaert, who is past president of the European Society of Medical Imaging Informatics (EUSoMII). “Rocky trails, green valleys, and sweeping views in every direction -- a landscape you can never tire of!”
The main purpose of the challenge was to raise funds for the Special Olympics, which supports over 5 million athletes, unified partners, coaches, and volunteers with over 30 Olympic-type sports. According to the organizers of the trip, “This adventure serves as a way to celebrate the incredible athletes and our partnership with Special Olympics.”
Anyone wishing to make a donation to this fundraising effort should go to the Lions ACT platform. Also, the group has a Facebook page.