A Cumbrian publicist has stepped up to help a fundraising legend in his monumental charity challenge.
Gary McKee will be spending next year running a marathon every day, starting next week on January 1st, 2022. He wants to raise £1m for Hospice at Home West Cumbria and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Gary will be supported pro-bona by PR agency Platinum Live. Managing Director, Oliver Hodgson, said: “I followed Gary’s incredible journey earlier this year, and thought when his next challenge comes around, we must get right behind him and offer our support and expertise.
“We will be leading on Gary’s media management and relations strategy, executing impactful media campaigns, and taking the pressure off Gary. We will be harnessing the power of communicating this inspiring and motivating story.
Hodgson’s agency is based in Whitehaven and specialises in building the profile of individuals, he added: “When I met with Gary last week, we aligned, with our goals and ambitions. This is about collaboration and helping a local legend achieve an awesome target, for two very deserving charities. I can’t wait to work with Gary and his team of legends, I look forward to supporting him.”
Earlier this year, Gary ran 110 marathons in 110 days, clocking up more than 3,000 miles. Cleator Moor’s McKee is no stranger to challenges, all going well with his three-six-five challenge, he will run more than 9,500 miles.
Gary added: “I’m looking forward to working with Platinum Live, as Oliver is very enthusiastic and has some great ideas to deliver a successful challenge.
“I enjoy working collaboratively with local businesses because everyone gets something out of it and all the funds raised go back into helping our community.”
If you’d like to support Gary’s inspiring Three Six Five Challenge you can donate
via Just Giving
