INTREPID Amber Powers is appealing for help to embark on a dream South American adventure.
The 40-year-old from Darlington is planning to tackle a ten-day trek for charity through the mountains of Peru in September.
She needs to raise £3,000 by July for the mental health charity Mind, which has organised the trip.
"I only had this idea a few days ago but it is something I feel really strongly about. There is not enough awareness of mental illness," she said.
The rigorous training has started for the trek, which will involve walking at least ten miles a day at high altitude.
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