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Why 365 days of action

I was aiming to raise £365,000 in 365 days. On 1st May 2020 I embarked on the following journey as listed below, on what many have called my “365 Days Of Action” to raise awareness of cancer and to show others that you should never give up. In the process I want to raise money for the following charities close to my heart Cancer Research, Combat Stress and Mountain Rescue who have helped myself and others along our journeys in life. Find out about my latest challenge.

My plan for the challenge

Cover a distance of 9679km walking or running. This equates to an average of 22km per day.

Climb a total of 50,000m in elevation. This equates to 137m per day.

This will be done by climbing or scrambling the 100 Best and Biggest Scrambles In the UK

Climbing Kilimanjaro 5895m

Climbing Elbrus 5642m

Climbing Mont Blanc 4810m

After 365 days of action

Covered a distance of 9679km. An average of 26km per day ✅

Climbed a total of 138,807m. Climbing an average of 380m per day ✅

Mt BLANC (4809m). Thats Kiwi hill 95 times ✅

Mt ELBRUS (5642m) Kiwi hill 112 times ✅

KILIMANJARO (5895m) Kiwi hill 117 times ✅

What I needed help with

I was looking for help along the way in the form of equipment, travel expenses, planning, social media, marketing and promotion to help raise the crazy target I have set myself. In order to achieve my goal I will undoubtably need donations but also help from members of the public and large organisations. They will need to donate not just money but time and expertise to help me reach my target. After all I am an old boy and not particularly technically minded, internet and social media based.

People will be able to join me on parts of my quest and on the way I hope to teach them a thing or two about improving their fitness and mountain navigation inspiring them to never give up despite what curved balls life throws at you.

Cancer Research carry out great work and as a result I am still alive today. I have been given the opportunity to live a few more days. This has given me the chance to help others with their fitness and training for a period longer period of time. Without their contribution to the treatment of Cancer in the UK this would not have been possible.

I live for the mountains. Mountain Rescue provide me with a playground to make the most of the beautiful and stunning scenery in the UK. Without Mountain Rescue I would not be able to safely take advantage of the terrain that we have on these islands. The work they do is unfounded and run by volunteers. At the drop of a hat they give up their timefrom work and family to jump in car to save lives.

The work Combat Stress does for veterans and their families is unprecedented. Dealing with issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. Having worked closely with servicemen and women directly after injury, I understand the impact mental health issues have on these people and their families before they can rebuild their lives after action in war zones.

365 days of action ✅

Why 365 days of action

My plan for the challenge

After 365 days of action

What I needed help with

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