Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. On May 28th 2017 I'm running my 23rd marathon - the Rock n Roll Liverpool Marathon - for the Oldham Mountain Rescue Team. I often run in Saddleworth and well aware of the stellar work OMRT volunteers do, helping people in difficulties whatever the weather: that could be someone like me who is out on a trail run or a member of the public who is out enjoying some fresh air. 

ABOUT OMRT

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team is a voluntary organisation whose objective is “to save life and alleviate distress, primarily in upland and mountain areas” without cost or obligation.

Oldham Mountain Rescue Team was formed in 1964 and is just one of around 53 volunteer mountain and cave rescue teams providing a search and rescue service prepared to help people in difficulties in the wild and remote places of England and Wales. 

For the Oldham team it is the northern end of the Peak District National Park the rural and urban areas of Greater Manchester. OMRT has strong links with Greater Manchester Police, North West Ambulance Service and The Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. 

The team helps the Police in other search activities in areas and conditions where they may not have adequate, resources or experience. In addition to mountain rescue and search activities, the team is available as a back up for the ambulance and fire services at busy times, during severe weather, major incident or where our specialist skills are needed.

OMRT comprises a team of 50+ volunteers who provide a professional rescue service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. OMRT is funded almost entirely by public donation.

I'm running the 2017 Greater Manchester Marathon in memory of (uncle) Jack Turner.