A teenager has been praised for her “selfless commitment” to a veteran’s charity after summiting the UK’s tallest mountains.

Roberta “Bobbi” Sancha completed the Three Peaks Challenge in just two days, climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Mount Snowdon for charity.

The Army cadet corporal said the support of friends and family “kept my legs moving” as she raised over £1,000 for Walking With The Wounded, which works to improve the lives of Armed Forces personnel.

Roberta, 16, said: “I’d just like to thank everyone for their amazing donations and support. Everyone really helped spur me on and kept my legs moving.

Roberta during the Three Peaks ChallengeRoberta during the Three Peaks Challenge (Image: Roberta Sancha)

“It felt fantastic reaching the summits knowing that my efforts were helping such an important charity, I’m very grateful for every donation and word of encouragement.”

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The teenager, who joined Sussex Army Cadet Force in 2021, said: "Since joining the Army Cadet Force, I have become increasingly aware of the sacrifices our Armed Forces make in order to keep us safe.

"My officer commanding told us that 'delta' means 'the difference' in Greek.

"He went on to say it is important for us as cadets to be that difference and become trailblazers for positive change and impact.

"This massively inspired me."

Roberta, from Hove, started her challenge on June 18, beginning with Ben Nevis’s 1,345m summit.

She later headed to Scafell Pike in the Lake District, the tallest mountain in England, and finishing at Mount Snowdon in Wales on June 19.

Roberta raised £1,409 for Walking With The Wounded.

Major (ACF) Jim Boyden, Roberta's commanding officer in the Army cadets, said: “The Army Cadet Force uses the Values and Standards of the British Army to develop the best in young people and Cadet Corporal Sancha has shown an incredible amount of physical courage and selfless commitment in choosing to support such a worthy cause in her free time.

“Given the right training and opportunities, young people are capable of some truly awesome things.”