A group of teenagers trekked from West Bay to Portland to support one of their friends whose mum has been diagnosed with cancer.

The fundraiser was organised to raise money for Weldmar Hospicecare and the Fortuneswell Unit at Dorset County Hospital.

Theo Sadeghi’s mum Diane, has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and has been receiving support from both the hospice and the hospital.

Last week the group organised a charity head shave to edge them closer to their goal of raising £2,000.

They completed their coastal walk on Sunday, smashing their fundraising target in the process.

They were met by their friends and family at The Cove House Inn on Portland, which marked the end of their challenge.

Theo said: “It took us nine and a half hours, but we walked from West Bay right across the coast.

“It was pretty hard, we didn’t realise how difficult it would be. But the secret is to think that you can do it.

“There was 11 of us altogether, I didn’t expect so many people to join in. I’m really pleased and very happy that we finished it.”

Diane Sadeghi said: “They have all done so well. I’m really proud of them all and so grateful to them.

“Weldmar and the hospital have been brilliant, I can’t thank them enough for everything they have done for me.

“They have reached their target, so we are hoping they’ll be able to raise nearly £3,000 with all the pledges being made.”

Jacqueline Harvey, whose son Brett Altoft took part in the walk, said: “I think they’re all bonkers, but what a good cause. I have known these lads since they were three-years-old. They have been friends all the way through school and are a lovely group.”

Olivia Pointer, aged 16, was the only girl to join the lads on the walk. She said: “I’m friends with Theo and worked with him last summer. He spoke about the walk and I said I’d be up for it. They were all amazing and offered to help me or hold my bag on the walk. It was a long way, but I just kept thinking in my head ‘it’ll be over soon’.”

Luke Southorn, aged 17, took part in the walk, and said: "It was amazing, very tough but we knew what we were in for and helped each other out. It was amazing from the start of West Bay you could see Portland the whole way. As soon as we could see everyone at The Cove House we practically ran there."

Natalie Vincent's son Taurie Stebbing, aged 17, also took part in the charity walk. He lost his grandad to cancer four years ago.

She said: "It was quite emotional for me to see him finish the walk because of his grandad. For him to do it for Diane and Weldmar was brilliant. And for a group of young lads to get involved in something like this is just lovely."

To donate to the group's fundraiser visit Just Giving and search Do-it for Diane.