A FUND-RAISER gearing up for a gruelling 10-day walk through the Andes to the Lost City of Machu Picchu is looking for sponsorship to spur him on.

Tony Silver, personal assistant to the bursar of Ulverston's St Mary's Hospice, is flying off to Lima, Peru, on September 6 for the start of the trek in aid of St Mary' s.

He will be part of a 15-strong team, and intends to train for the event, which has been organised by Help the Hospices, by taking part in a Keswick to Barrow walkon May 11.

To support the cause contact Tony Silver at St Mary's Hospice, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7JP.