My Heart, These Mountains

About the National Three Peaks Challenge

The National Three Peaks Challenge takes in the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales in 24 hours.

Hi, I'm Ben Summers, and not long ago, I was told I had heart failure. My ejection fraction (how well your heart pumps blood) had dropped to 45%. For someone relatively young and active, that news hit hard. One day I felt fit, the next I was being told my heart wasn’t doing its job properly- and nobody could really explain why. Fast forward a few months, and thanks to the incredible support of the Milton Keynes Community Cardio-Pulmonary Group (MKCCG), I’ve made a full recovery. My latest scan showed an ejection fraction of 59%, which is back in the normal range. It’s been a long journey, but their support made a huge difference- both physically and mentally. Harry, my best mate, joins me on this adventure that we have both dreamed of partaking in.

Fundraising page

Fundraising for Milton Keynes Community Cardio-pulmonary Group

Charity website

Challenge registration number: 288026

August 2025

22 hours 44 minutes

Challenge result

22 hours 44 minutes

Participants

  • Ben Summers
  • Harry Gutsell