Young Runner Completes 120-Mile Coast-to-Coast Challenge for Charity
A 19-year-old from North Shields has taken on a remarkable 120-mile coast-to-coast challenge in memory of his dad, raising over £2,600 for St Oswald's Hospice. Charles McManus completed the grueling feat in just two days, overcoming stormy weather and physical exhaustion to reach the finish line in Tynemouth. The charity, which cared for Charles' dad David in his final years, has been a significant beneficiary of his fundraising efforts.
Key Takeaways:
- Charles McManus completed a 120-mile coast-to-coast challenge in just two days, raising over £2,600 for St Oswald's Hospice.
- The challenge was undertaken in memory of McManus' dad, David, who passed away in 2017 after receiving palliative care at the charity.
- McManus had previously completed a 'Metro Marathon,' running 77.6 miles across the Tyne and Wear Metro network, to raise money for the charity.
- McManus set off from Whitehaven at 3am on October 4, completing over 70 miles in 18 hours before resting for a few hours.
- He was supported by his friends and family, including his mam, Steve Rob, and Uncle Anthony, throughout the challenge.
- Despite the physical toll, McManus has decided to take a break before planning his next challenge.
Statistics:
- The 120-mile coast-to-coast challenge took McManus just two days to complete.
- McManus raised over £2,600 for St Oswald's Hospice through his fundraising efforts.
- The challenge was undertaken in memory of McManus' dad, who passed away in 2017.
- McManus had previously completed a 'Metro Marathon,' running 77.6 miles across the Tyne and Wear Metro network.
- McManus completed over 70 miles in 18 hours on the first day of the challenge.
Sources:
- "Young runner completes 120-mile coast-to-coast challenge for charity", ChronicleLive, October 5 (no publication date).
- JustGiving page for Charles McManus' fundraising campaign.
- "Metro Marathon" story, ChronicleLive, (no publication date).
- "St Oswald's Hospice" website.