TWO intrepid young brothers from Halesowen will trek the equivalent of the summit of Mount Snowdon to raise money for Russells Hall Hospital this weekend.

Jacob Beecroft, aged eight, and his five-year-old brother Noah will pull on their walking boots alongside dad Russ to take on the nine-mile challenge on Saturday, May 9.

The Lutley Primary School pupils were eager to do their bit to support NHS staff fighting to save lives during the coronavirus outbreak and have been inspired by taking part in the weekly 'Clap for Carers' event every Thursday.

The trio will start their challenge by walking to the Hagley Obelisk, before heading towards Clent and tackling the steep walk to reach the Four Stones monument and then retracing their steps home.

They will be cheered on by mum Michele and their grandad from a safe social distance.

Proud dad Russ said: "They look forward to the clap for carers every Thursday and there’s lots of banging on saucepans. This event has really inspired them to want to help our NHS staff who are the heroes in this battle."

The family set themselves the target to raise £100 which they have already beaten by raising £700 far and donations can be made here.

Russ, who works at Tata and has been making face shields for the NHS, said helping Russells Hall Hospital was important to his family as all three of their sons, Jacob, Noah and one-year-old Issac were born at the Dudley hospital.

He said: “It is close to our hearts as all our three sons were born there. We are over the moon with the amount raised already as times are hard for a lot of people, but I think this situation has brought everyone closer together.”

Diane Wake, chief executive of The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, said: "Thank you so much to Jacob and Noah for putting their best foot forward to raise funds for the Trust. Fingers crossed the weather will be good for them.

“This is another heart-warming example of how people all across Dudley want to show their appreciation for our NHS staff who are working tirelessly to care for patients during the pandemic. We have been overwhelmed by the public’s support which is really keeping us going at this difficult time.”