STUDENT Chris Davies is preparing to scale the heights to raise cash for blind children.

Chris, aged 19, of Southgrove Avenue, Sharples, is hoping to raise £1,600 for his 12-day trek up Mount Kenya in September.

The trek is being organised by Vision Africa and will take place in September.

Chris, a student at Leeds University, will also visit some of the charity projects up and running in Africa.

He said: "This is a fantastic charity which does some amazing work and the trip is also a great opportunity for me."

To sponsor Chris, write to him at 55 Southgrove Avenue, Sharples, BL1 7HG