Warrior Crawl, Shocker and Challenge Crossing, this summer a Carlisle fundraiser will take on the ultimate test of fitness and stamina as he raises money for a local charity.
On Saturday 1 August, Michael Nolan will tackle more than 40 obstacles at the annual Total Warrior event held at Shap Abbey. This year’s Total Warrior will be special for Michael as not only is it the first time he has taken part, he will also be raising money in aid of Eden Valley Hospice.
Michael explains, “I am taking part in Total Warrior because I wanted to do something that would push me to my limits. My partner Gaynor, who is also taking part, life guarded at the event last year and was buzzing off it for months. Gaynor will be fundraising for Help for Heroes and hopefully our partnership of her being a better runner and me being stronger should get us both through the challenges.
“I have chosen to support Eden Valley Hospice because a few friends of mine have died at the Hospice and were very well looked after. The staff do an amazing job.”
Everybody taking part in Total Warrior will have their own reason, memory and purpose for undertaking the endurance challenge. Whether it is to complete the course in a personal best time or to raise money for charity they will all create memories which will last a life time.
Michael continued, “I am looking forward to most of it. However, I am not looking forward to the running, I am really struggling with the running.”
The money raised by Michael will help Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw to provide the highest standards of care, support and activities to local adults and children with life limiting illnesses. This care and compassion is extended to all of the patients’ family, friends and carers. If you would like to sponsor Michael please visit www.justgiving.com/Michael-Nolan3/
If you would like to undertake your very own fundraising challenge in aid of Eden Valle Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice please contact the Fundraising Team on 01228 817613 or visit www.evhospice.org.uk/Support-Us