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This year i'm going to do 12 endurance challenges in 12 months to raise as much money as possible for The Simon Bates Foundation.

The money raised will go on to build brighter futures for as many people as possible that need encouragement and support to reach their full potential. 

Si was a builder and spent his life helping people so we want to continue that and help people build a brighter future for themselves.

The foundations philosphy is 'give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach him how to fish and you feed him for life'.

January 31st - Midnight Marathon, un supported - completed in 4hrs 26 mins

February - Rest Month, due to 2 events in June

March 16th - Matfen Marathon, completed in 4hrs 37mins

April 18th (Si's birthday) - 31 miles for Si's 31st starting at his parents house and passing a number of places that featured in Si's life.

May 3rd - 24hr Endurance Run -official event, run for 24 hours non stop around a 10km route, ill be doing as many loops as possible and aim for 100 miles in that time!

June 7th - Coast to Coast in 1 day

June 21st - The Wall - non stop 69 Miles from Carlise Castle across the country Millennium Bridge in Newcastle

July 13th - Pontelan Triathlon, event in aid of The Simon Bates Foundation and in Si's home town. 400m swim - 20km cycle - 5km run

August - Abilly, France 10k Fun Run. Si had a holiday home here and loved it, this is to honour his hard work and love for the area. I will organise and run an event to raise awareness of the Simon Bates Foundation in France

September 6th - Great North Run. Mass participation of family and friends will be running the Great North Run for Si, who planned to run it this year, at least 40 people so far so this will be a big and emotional event!

October - Coast and Castles 100 miles minimum Cycle. The route runs from Newcastle to Edinburgh and this challenge will take in most of that 200 mile route. Exact date and route tbc but it will be tough!

November 24th - Ponteland 'Big 10 Miler' Kirkley Hall

December - Big Finish Event to be arranged. This must be big and be worthy of being the final challenge, a few ideas are on the cards but I'm open to suggestions!! I want this to be a final big push to raise money for the Foundation.

Please sponsor me and help me raise as much money as possible, every little helps!!

The money will be given to great causes that help build brighter futures for people and give them a platform to move forwards with their lives when they need it most.