Royal Marine Completes 12 Ultra Marathons to Overcome Stomach Cancer

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A former Royal Marine, Andy Lee, who was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2014, is on a mission to complete 12 ultra marathons in a year to raise money for three charities that helped him overcome the disease. Lee, who served for 16 years and lived in Hoylake for 14 years, underwent extensive surgery to remove a 12cm tumor and will cover over 850km and 36,000 meters of ascent during his challenge. He aims to inspire others and show that cancer can be beaten and adversities can be overcome.

Key Takeaways:

  • Andy Lee, a former Royal Marine from Wirral, is running 12 ultra marathons in a year to raise money for three charities that helped him overcome stomach cancer.
  • Lee was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2014 and underwent extensive surgery to remove a 12cm tumor.
  • He will cover over 850km and 36,000 meters of ascent during his challenge, which includes some of the toughest mountain trail routes in the UK.
  • The three charities Lee is supporting are Amy and Friends, The UTS Foundation, and The Royal Marines Charity.
  • Lee's challenge aims to inspire others and show that cancer can be beaten and adversities can be overcome.
  • Lee will be running a 57-mile ultra marathon around Wirral on August 9 as part of his challenge.

Statistics:

  • 12 ultra marathons will be completed in a year.
  • Over 850km will be covered during the challenge.
  • 36,000 meters of ascent will be achieved during the challenge.
  • The challenge includes some of the toughest mountain trail routes in the UK.
  • Andy Lee served for 16 years in the Royal Marines.
  • He lived in Hoylake for 14 years.
  • 2014 is the year during which Lee was diagnosed with stomach cancer.

Sources:

  • Staff writer, "Wirral man's incredible challenge to raise money for three charities", Wirral Globe.