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Amputee crushed by tractor completes charity challenge which raised more than £9,000
['Ella Wilson']
The Northern Echo | News
Lucie Maguire, 24, from Kirkby Malzeard near Ripon, faced the climb up Whitby's iconic 199 steps on Tuesday (January 27) - five years after she lost her leg and pelvis in a tractor crash.
Lucie Maguire's 199 steps challenge (Image: LUCIE MAGUIRE)Despite difficult weather conditions on the day, Lucie tackled her way to the top and described the experience as "surreal".
Lucie Maguire's 199 steps challenge (Image: LUCIE MAGUIRE)Her fundraiser far exceeded her expectations, totalling more than £9,900 - with £5,000 of that being donated in just the 24 hours after the challenge.
Lucie Maguire's 199 steps challenge (Image: LUCIE MAGUIRE)She said the total raised would make a significant difference to Day One Trauma Support, which runs independently and requires around £32 per two hours of support time.
I am really proud of myself, and it's probably the first time I've said that.