Consultant gets on her trike for epic fundraiser

A HOSPITAL consultant based at Hull Royal Infirmary has embarked on a challenge to cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society.

- By LAURA CROSS

Dr Jacquelyn Smithson, who is a Consultant in Gastroenterology, is joined by her wife Sarah Jones and her best friend Adrian.

The team has chosen a route which takes in The Lizard, the most southerly point of mainland England, and Dunnet Head, the most northerly point of mainland Scotland. They set off on Tuesday and aim to complete the task by September 24.

Dr Smithson has MS herself and has to use a wheelchair much of the time following a relapse four years ago. She will use a special three wheeled trike throughout the epic journey.