MULHOLLAND AND LOCAL TEAM TO ATTEMPT CARNEGIE '126 MILE CHALLENGE'
March 27, 2009 6:00 PM
A unique charity challenge, the Carnegie '126 Mile Challenge', was launched at 2:30pm on Friday 27th March at the Leeds Metropolitan University Headingley campus.
The team undertaking the challenge is Local MP Greg Mulholland, Otley & Yeadon Councillor and Vice-Chair of Metro Cllr Ryk Downes and Martin Rivett of Leeds Metropolitan University.
The challengers will be raising money for three local charities, The Wharfedale Hospital Special Medical Equipment Fund, Kidz in Kampz in Holt Park and Wheatfields Hospice in Headingley.
This challenge is to complete two endurance feats within a month,, one of running - a marathon (26 miles & 385 yards) and one of walking - the annual 'Hundred' 100 mile challenge walk (100 miles in 48 hours) organised by the Long Distance Walkers Association.
The team will be attempting to complete the challenge in May 2009 by tackling the Belfast City Marathon on Monday 4th May and the 'Wessex 100' on Saturday 23rd May - Monday 25th May.
People can sponsor the team by going to www.126milechallenge.co.uk and donating online or sending donations to The Carnegie 126 Mile Challenge, c/o Wainwright House, 12 Holt Park Centre, Holt Road, Leeds, LS16 7SR, cheques payable to '126 Mile Challenge'.
The challenge is supported by three local organisations: Leeds Metropolitan University, Up and Running - a specialist shop selling running equipment based in West Park - and Jet2.com, who are providing the team with return flights to Belfast.
Commenting Greg said:
"This is the biggest physical challenge I have ever undertaken. I came up with the idea of this some time ago and am delighted that with the support of our event partners we are going to attempt this. We are hoping people will sponsor us and help us raise as much money as we can for these three excellent local charities."
Councillor Ryk Downes said:
"I have done marathons before and long walks, but this will be an even greater challenge, but I am confident that if we train hard we can complete the challenge and support these three important charities."
Martin Rivett of Leeds Metropolitian University added:
"We're all very excited about the prospect of undertaking this unique challenge and I am looking forward to the two events and raising as much money as we can".
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