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Dad's 12-hour trek raises £2,500
A dad trekked for 12 hours to raise money for a charity that helps his disabled daughter.
Brian Hill, from Mereside Gardens, Whaley Bridge, took part in the annual Trekfest, completing the 27-mile course through the Peak District in under 12 hours. The challenging route took in the Pennine Way and Kinder Scout.
He will split the £2500 raised between Seashell Trust and Blythe House Hospice.
Brian, who works in the chemical industry, said: “Our daughter Florence is in her third year at the college at Seashell Trust and I have raised funds before for Blythe House Hospice in Chapel-en-le-Frith.”
Seashell Trust in Cheadle Hulme educates and cares for children and young people with some of the most complex disabilities in the country. Florence, 21, has physical disabilities and complex learning disability.
Blythe House Hospice provides care and support for anyone in the High Peak with cancer or a life-threatening illness and those who are bereaved.
Brian added: “I finished in 11 hours 29 minutes. About four hours later, runners doing the 54-mile route were finishing. I took it more as a walk to enjoy rather than a race. I even had time for a sock change and a pint in Hayfield. There was a good sociable atmosphere and you meet a lot of people, each with their story about why they’re doing it.”
Summer Robinson, from Seashell Trust, said: “Thank you so much to Brian and if you are planning to challenge yourself this year, you too can raise money for Seashell Trust at the same time For challenge event ideas visit www.seashelltrust.org.uk/events/supporting-us.”
