THE son of Saints legend Steve Prescott has led a dedicated group to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
On Monday, October 21, a 12 strong group from St Helens set off for Tanzania to climb the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
Organised by the Steve Prescott Foundation, the five-day trek to the top of Africa’s highest peak was completed in honour of the Saints legend Steve, who raised half a million pounds after being diagnosed with a rare form of abdominal cancer.
Despite being given months to live, Steve completed several various gruelling challenges for years after his diagnosis and Kilimajaro is said to have been one of his final challenges that he wished to complete before his death in 2013.
With the Steve Prescott Foundation directing funds toward The Christie Cancer Hospital and the Rugby League Benevolent Fund, the charity has continued Steve’s legacy by conquering several gruelling challenges all over the world.
This includes representatives climbing to the summit of Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal, trekking up Mount Toubkal in Morrocco, cycling up Mont Ventoux in France, running the London Marathon, and many more.
Steve’s wife Linzi and his sons Taylor and Koby have been involved in many of these projects, and it was 18-year-old Koby who led the group to the 4,600 metre Kilimanjaro summit on Sunday, October 27.
Ste Cropper, one of the SPF group who completed the Kilimanjaro climb, said: “The final 24 hours of the climb were some of the most challenging moments I’ve ever faced.
“As we approached the summit, the altitude began to take its toll on everyone.
“The air was thin, and every step felt like a monumental effort through exhaustion and fatigue, motivated by Steve’s legacy, inspired by Koby Prescott and the incredible support we have received.
“When we finally reached summit, the sense of accomplishment was overwhelming.”
Speaking previously about the significance of this climb, Koby said: “Tackling Kilimanjaro means so much to my family and I.
“It was my dad, Steve Prescott MBE’s, last wish to take on Kili, so I am pleased to be able to take him with me just like my mum did previously.
“We have once again got a great team together who are all committed to help keep my dad’s legacy alive and support those less fortunate than ourselves.
“It is difficult times for everyone, but we must continue to support our incredible beneficiaries and stick together.”
