Twelve-year-old Jacob Newson to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for his 13th birthday
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Twelve-year-old Jacob Newson to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for his 13th birthday

19 Aug 2026 · Originally published 18 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Fundraising hero Jacob to become a teenager at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro
Jacob Newson is trekking to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro to reach the peak on his 13th birthday, aiming to raise £100,000 for the RAF Benevolent Fund. The challenge follows years of fundraising by the young pilot-hopeful, who is undertaking the climb to support the organisation that has provided him with opportunities following the death of his mother.
Source: Yorkshire Post North Yorkshire
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