A group of men who tragically lost a colleague who would "help anyone" have embarked on a gruelling walking challenge to raise crucial funds for a men's mental health charity . Nigel Holden, 53, from Grimsby , completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge on Monday, May 20 alongside eight of his Svitzer tugboat workmates, walking 24 miles in total to the peaks of three mountains in just one day. The nine men decided to embark on the challenge in memory of their cherished colleague Jamie Bemrose, 45, whose body was tragically recovered from the River Humber in May last year after he was reported missing in April.
READ MORE: Grimsby woman awaiting autism diagnosis receives barrage of online abuse Selfless man crowdfunding for 'lifeline' sensory play area for poorly children at Grimsby Hospital All funds raised will go directly to Andy's Man Club, a nationwide charity which is geared towards helping men who are struggling with their mental health. Speaking to Grimsby Live, Nigel said: "It was the hardest thing we've ever done, but we were lucky with the weather, because it wasn't too hot and it wasn't wet. The reality of it sunk in on the first summit, we all suddenly realised what we'd let ourselves in for.
All proceeds from the charity challenge will go to Andy's Man Club (Image: Nigel Holden) "But everybody finished it and we felt great. All the pain and blisters and sweat was all worth it. We were sat there afterwards having a pint and toasting Jamie.
"Jamie was a colleague .
