EXPLORER Sir Ranulph Fiennes is rising to his own personal challenge by climbing Everest to raise money and awareness for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

And he is hoping his efforts will inspire people to follow his example by taking part in one of Marie Curie Cancer Care's events taking place throughout 2008, the charity's 60th anniversary.

So if you would like to conquer their own Everest and get active while raising money for the charity should visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/challenge or call 0161 255 2809.