PERSONAL pride will be at stake for Larry Gladwin when tomorrow he attempts to conquer the highest Scottish peak for the second time.

Mr Gladwin, 41, completed the 4,400-feet climb up Ben Nevis ten years ago but not long after, he was involved in a car accident which left him paralysed from the waist up and with some memory loss.

Through his own will power, and the support of his family and friends, he has managed to learn to read and write again, and overcome mood swings and depression to make a magnificent recovery.

Mr Gladwin, who lives in Carnforth and works in Kendal, now wants to climb the mountain again and raise money for people for the British Epilepsy Association to help other people who are not quite as lucky.

"Without the help of others, I would not be well today," he said.

"I have been tested for epilepsy due to seizures I had, though epilepsy is not known to be the cause.

"I do have friends who suffer from the condition, which is why I want to raise money for BEA."

"It's firstly for my own benefit to see if I can still do it, and also to help other people," he added.

Epilepsy affects one in 130 people in the UK and is the most common serious neurological condition in the country.

BEA works to change attitudes to the condition and to combat the stigma which often surrounds epilepsy.

All the money raised by the 150 walkers who are due to attempt the nine-hour hike tomorrow (Saturday October 7) will go towards keeping these vital services operating.

To sponsor Mr Gladwin call Lisa Wall on 0113-210-8800.