Made In Chelsea star James Dunmore is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in memory of his two sisters, who both died from cystic fibrosis.
The reality star, 27, tragically lost siblings Lucinda and Jodi within the space of just 20 months.
Lucinda was 19 years old when she died in March 2007 after coming down with the flu.
James told Mail On Sunday that Lucinda’s death was a “horrific time” for the family, especially for Jodi.
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Jodi passed away the following November at the age of 22, after falling unwell while out shopping.
James recalled: “She hugged my mum in hospital and told her she was going to die. Mum knew she was right. Jodi had never got over Lucinda dying, and she’d just given up.”
He added: “Both situations unravelled so fast and suddenly they were just gone.”
James does not have cystic fibrosis.
He told the newspaper he’ll be tested to see if he’s a carrier when the time comes to start a family.
James spoke to Mail on Sunday ahead of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in October to raise awareness of cystic fibrosis.
On his official Just Giving page, he wrote: “As many of you know, I sadly lost my two sisters, Jodi and Lucinda to Cystic Fibrosis (CF) some 9 and 11 years ago.
“This year marks a sort of 10 year anniversary of their passings, so I thought why not mark the occasion with a memorable feat.
“I will be starting my assent of Mt Kilimanjaro on 14th October 2018 in memory of my sisters, to raise awareness of Cystic Fibrosis, and most importantly, to raise money toward finding a cure for this awful illness.”
James, who is dating Made In Chelsea co-star Lucy Watson, described it as his “hardest challenge to date”.
“The 7 day trek of Africa’”’
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