Josh MacAlister MP and local fundraising legend Gary McKee are preparing to take on the London Marathon this weekend, as Gary nears the finish line of his extraordinary challenge to run 100 marathons in 100 days.
Gary, from Cleator Moor, has been raising funds for Hospice at Home West Cumbria, with a target of £100,000. If successful, it will bring his total fundraising for the charity to an incredible £1 million over the past five years.
Josh MacAlister MP has joined Gary for several runs throughout the challenge.
The funds raised will help complete the refurbishment and fit-out of Hospice at Home West Cumbria’s new headquarters in Workington. The upgraded facility will include a dedicated patient services area with treatment and therapy rooms, meeting spaces, and facilities for bereavement support.
The project has already received £150,000 in government funding, secured with the support of Josh MacAlister MP.
Josh MacAlister MP said:
“What Gary has achieved over the past 100 days is nothing short of remarkable. Running 100 marathons back-to-back is an extraordinary feat, but it’s made even more powerful by the fact he’s done it to support families across West Cumbria.
“I’ve been proud to join Gary for a number of runs during this challenge, and it’s been brilliant to see the support from the community up close. I’m really looking forward to running with Gary and Beau and tens of thousands of others in London this weekend for the final marathon. I’ve only got one to run – they’ve done the hard part – but I’m proud to play a small role in contributing to their £100,000 goal.
“Hospice at Home West Cumbria provides vital care at the most difficult times in people’s lives. Every donation will help ensure more families can access that compassionate support close to home.”
Gary McKee MBE said:
“It’s been an incredible journey over the past 100 days, and the support from people right across West Cumbria and beyond has kept me going every step of the way. It’s been great to have Josh’s support.
“We’re now so close to our £100,000 target, and I’d love to see us get over the line this weekend. Hospice at Home West Cumbria means so much to so many families, and every penny raised will make a real difference.”
Josh is encouraging people to support the push towards the £100,000 target ahead of the London Marathon this weekend. You can find links to donate to their efforts at joshmacalister.uk/marathon-mp.
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