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Cumbria Boy, 10, Takes on Europe’s Highest Peaks for Friend With Heart Condition

Good News Post

May 18, 2026 — 2 min read

Frankie McMillan

By Charities Correspondent

A 10-year-old boy from Cumbria is aiming to become the youngest person to complete a challenge climbing 32 of Europe’s highest peaks to raise money for a heart charity.

Frankie McMillan took on the challenge after learning his school friend, Xander Morris, has Long QT Syndrome Type 2 — a potentially life-threatening heart condition.

The young climber has already raised more than £26,000 for Cardiac Risk in the Young and hopes to eventually reach £50,000.

Frankie first developed a love of hiking aged three, climbing Wainwright fells with his mother Basia, a mountain guide and volunteer with mountain rescue teams.

By the age of seven he had completed the Wainwright 214 Challenge and became the youngest Briton to reach the summit of Mount Olympus.

He has since climbed hundreds of mountains around the world and is preparing for his next expedition in Spain and Andorra later this month with his mother and specialist guides.

Outdoor clothing brand Dare 2b is supporting Frankie during the challenge.

Marketing Manager, Sally Bailey from Dare 2b said:

“We have been working closely with Frankie and his mum Basia to kit Frankie out with all the gear he needs to complete his Euro Peak Challenge safely and comfortably. As a team, we’re all so inspired by Frankie and will be cheering him on for every step.”

His mother Basia said she was “overwhelmingly proud” of her son’s determination to help his friend and raise awareness of heart conditions affecting young people.

Frankie said: “Every step I take is for him, to help raise money, make people smile, and show him he’s not climbing this mountain alone.”

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