Around 9 years ago now, my Auntie Christine and her husband, John were away with their three boys, my cousins. After a bit of nagging, my Uncle gave in and decided to join one of his sons on a motor boat-pulled rubber ring ride at the beach.

Unfortunately John came off the rubber ring and the boat was travelling too fast. As he fell off at (in the far too high) speed, he hit the water with the consistency of concrete and broke his neck in three places, breaking his spinal cord above his shoulders. He had to be supported in the water by his Son as he couldn't swim and had to be airlifted back to the UK. He needed resuscitating a number of times on the plane as his body struggled with not receiving any brain signals.

Fast forward around 9 years and John is unfortunately still paralysed. He is unable to move apart from simply moving his head side to side. He has full time care and the family find it hard to keep themselves afloat financially as John was the breadwinner as a Master carpenter.

I'd really like to help to support John, Christine and their family. I am running a "Man vs. Lakes" marathon on the 15th July, which is a ridiculous 26 mile run (4.5 miles running across wet sand in the bay of Morecombe, a mile vertical ascent into the hills and then the rest of the marathon to follow!). The run, given it is "hill running" will be MUCH longer than a normal marathon - I'm aiming for around 6 hours but depending on conditions, it may head up into 7 hours... This is by far the longest, hardest run I have ever/ will ever do and every penny of donations will help get me through it.

While this run is tough, I can only imagine how hard and tough life must be for John, Christine and their boys. Any help will be so appreciated to give them some financial support/ relief.

Thank you.

Chris