Movember trio finish gruelling 200-mile challenge in pouring rain
Three local men have completed a mammoth fundraising challenge – running from Big Ben in London to Flamborough Lighthouse.
Movember’s Team Brid and Boro members Joe, Mitchell and Josh, finished their gruelling journey in the pouring rain on Saturday, November 29 at around 5pm.
They ran more than 200 miles in four days bringing in more than £6,000 for the charity – boosting Team Brid and Boro’s total to almost £20,000.
Movember is a leading charity ‘changing the face of men’s health’, focusing on mental health and suicide prevaention; and prostate and testicular cancer – funding more than 1,250 projects.
Ryan Wilson, at Team Brid and Boro, said: “I am running out of ways to describe and justify the lengths these lads are willing to go just to show that they care – they care about their brothers, dads, mates and all the men in their lives!
“Five days ago Joe, Josh and Mitch left the capital to start the first of four days worth of ultra-marathons, displaying a level of heart and determination that fair few could ever dig deep enough to find.
“What follows is a heartwarming showing of togetherness with support not only from one another but also their team of family and friends who were on call for supplies and encouragement, bonded in their struggle as one and celebrated in their success by all.
“Forever immortalised by their efforts, these three have raised over £6,000 for Movember – and most importantly have raised an immeasurable amount of awareness for all the good that Movember do, helping men live happier and healthier lives by funding ground breaking projects and research.
“A huge thanks to the challenge sponsors Vic Club Flamborough, Pineapple Joes, Downtown Barbers Bridlington, Boathouse Burger and Grill and The Viking Hotel, who all very generously covered the cost of accommodation and travel.
“It’s not too late to show your support, whether it’s a donation or words of congratulations these lads deserve their flowers, as their challenge closes the curtains on another truly wonderful campaign.
“Thank you all for donating and supporting any of the lads this month, together we are all making a difference.”
Josh, a Flamborough RNLI crewman, was praised by his fellow crew. They said: “Well done Josh, you've done Flamborough Lifeboat proud!”
Go to uk.movember.com/mospace/14544157 or uk.movember.com/mospace/14995810 to donate to the three runners’ campaign.