A determined mother who had her hands and feet amputated following life-threatening sepsis is getting ready to scale the highest mountain in Africa.

Corinne Hutton, 48, became a quadruple amputee five years ago and was given a five per cent chance of surviving the potentially fatal infection.

She also had part of her lung removed last year - making her more at risk of altitude sickness.

But despite her disabilities, single mum Corrine is preparing to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania on October 1 to raise cash for the charity she founded.

The ascent is expected to take five days, and she will be joined by ten other fundraisers.

Corrine said: “Initially a lot of people tried to warn me against it, saying that the risks outweigh the rewards.

“I’ve taught my son to never say ‘I can’t’ so it wouldn’t be fair if I said it.

“If it’s down to determination and the ability to keep going, I’ll get to the top.

"I’m overwhelmed by the messages of support, donations and sponsorship I’ve received since announcing the challenge.

“All of the money will change the lives of amputees for the better.

“Hopefully others will see my efforts and want to be the best they can be.”

The mother, from Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire, has been building up her strength by working out with a personal trainer, doing Pilates and swimming.

In 2015 she was the first female quadruple amputee to summit Ben Nevis and recently climbed to the summit of Ben Lomond.

Last year she completed the London Triathlon.

So far Corinne has raised more than £8,000 for the charity which she founded, Finding Your Feet, just four months after the life-changing op.

Among her achievements, Corrine has carried the Commonwealth Games baton, been given the Points of Light award by Prime Minister David Cameron and been Inspirational Women of the Year awards.

To donate, visit https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/corsclimbingkili