Chris Young, 30, who lives in Cleator Moor, near Whitehaven, began his ‘30 Squared Challenge’ on the 1st April, in the hope to raise £30,000 for two chosen organisations that are close to his heart. Chris set up the challenge after he was inspired by ‘Marathon Man 365’ Gary McKee and is running 30 miles daily for 30 days to celebrate his 30th birthday.
Throughout the month he has had lots of friends, family and the local community support him, who have donated money, ran with him or cheered him on from the streets.
Chris said: “The challenge has been enjoyable, but not without its setbacks. Between cellulitis, illness and a setback mentally it’s made each completed day that little bit more special. As with life there’s always tough days and they’re not all pretty, but sometimes all you’ve got to do is survive the bad days! A winner is a dreamer that never gives up and I never started this challenge with even a thought of giving up. The same way that the two organisations I’ve decided to support don’t give up on the people that turn to them for support”.
Chris has set up a fundraising page: https://bit.ly/40knWB5 to raise funds for Hospice at Home West Cumbria and Hearts of Gold.
Chris’ challenge will come to an end this Sunday 30th April, where he will cross the finish line at Hensingham Rugby Club at 1.30pm and complete his final 30 mile run, giving him an overall total of 900 miles run in April.
Following the completion of his challenge there is an event being held at Hensingham Rugby Club with live music and food. Tickets are on sale for £20, with all proceeds going to his challenge. If you would like more information or to buy tickets for the event, please contact Chris on: 07595 452355.
Hospice at Home West Cumbria provides high quality, palliative and end of life care to people living in West Cumbria. Established in 1987 and the only provider of adult hospice services in this area, they have been nationally and internationally recognised for their excellent service. They are also the sole provider of lymphoedema care in the area.
Care and support is available to those with a life limiting illness, regardless of cause, and is offered for free at the point of need. In order to deliver these services, the charity needs to raise £1.2million pounds every year.
For more information on Hospice at Home West Cumbria and the services it provides please visit www.hospiceathomewestcumbria.org.uk
