A trek to the summit of Snaefell - the island’s highest summit - marked the start of a summer of fundraising for the White Hoe children’s centre recently renamed Cronk Solysh.
The plan is to raise as much money as possible for the Agricultural Benevolent Trust to help farmers who suffered during the heavy snowfalls in March.
A total of 22 people, including 12 children and three dogs made the trek up into the fog on the mountain summit where they were able to imagine what the view could be on a clear day.
The somewhat unorthodox rambling gear adopted by two of the party - pink tutus - added to the party spirit.
Steve Taylor, head of children’s residential services for the St Christopher’s charity which runs White Hoe, said: ‘The blustery conditions failed to prevent everyone from completing the climb and everyone managed to returne in one piece despite having jelly legs on the way back down!
‘A big well done to all the young people who took part.’
Music singing and a quiz were the backbone of the second fundraiser, a music quiz for around 40 people, which took place recently at the White Hoe centre.
The generosity of many island businesses saw the charity amass 35 prizes which formed the basis of a grand raffle at Tromode House.
For their next event St Christophers is urging everyone to mount their bicycles and cycle along the promenade to support their charity.
Anyone can simply turn up on the day - which is Saturday August 10 - with their bicycle and a £5 donation.
The ride starts anytime between 1pm and 3pm at the Summerland end of Douglas seafront and ends at the Sea Terminal where refreshments will be served.
As a fundraising finale the children and staff will enjoy the St Christopher’s Regatta, sponsored by Celton Manx, in Mooragh Park in Ramsey on August 21 when a cheque will also be presented to the farmers.
‘The kids get a real sense of achievement outof doing something like this and they should be congratulated for their efforts.
Last year they raised £3,800 for Crossroads Young Carers. It’s a great achievement for them and they get a lot out of it too,’ Mr Taylor said.