Hi guys 

The  Children's Heart Unit at the Freeman in Newcastle saved one of my best mates son, Seb, by performing open heart surgery on him when he was just sixteen weeks old. 

What they do, how they do it and the kids they treat are remarkable which is why I've jumped back into stupid challenges with both feet.

The challenge is as follows:

Sunday 24th July

Cycle 75 miles from Whitehaven to Keswick

Climbing up Hardnott, Wrynose, Kirkstone (via The Struggle), Whinlatter and Honister Pass - total climbing 9,082ft

Monday 25th July

Swim 1 mile across Derwent Water & Cycle 65 miles to Alston.

Tuesday 26th July

Run 37 miles to Corbridge

Wednesday 27th July

Run a Marathon to Tynemouth Longsands Beach

We will stop at the Monument in Newcastle for the final group of runners to join us to run the last Half Marathon to Tynemouth.

To say I'll be in a pain would be an understatement. 

So I'm offering you the chance to pay for my pain, to enjoy my suffering and celebrate my blisters. 

Anything you can give would be wonderful safe in the knowledge I've never done anything quite so stupid- and hopefully never will again

Yours covered in Vaseline,

Ben 

P.S If you want to see more of our fundraising plans then please visit www.Seb4Chuf.org.uk or search 'Seb4Chuf' on Facebook.

When you make a donation, don't forget to check the Gift Aid box if you're a UK taxpayer as then your charity can claim an extra 28% from the government.