West Cumbria’s Gary McKee will run 100 marathons in 100 days to raise £100,000 for charity.
If he hits his target, it will bring the total he has raised for Hospice at Home West Cumbria to £1 million.
His challenge will culminate in the London Marathon, which he aims to complete with his son Beau.
Gary – known as the Marathon Man – said: “Reaching that £1 million target for Hospice at Home West Cumbria has been in my sights for a long time, and with just £100,000 to go, the challenge is my way of giving it one last big push.
“It’s also special that Beau will be running the London Marathon with me at the end – he’s been there throughout the journey, so it’ll be a proud moment to cross the line together.”
He will start the challenge on January 17 in his home town of Cleator Moor and also travel around West Cumbria to complete marathons.
He said: “This challenge is also a great chance to get back into the community – visiting schools, running with local groups, and encouraging people to get outdoors and stay active. That’s always been a big part of what it’s all about for me.
“Hospice at Home West Cumbria does incredible work supporting local families when they need it most. Every pound raised makes a difference, and I’m committed to doing whatever I can to help them keep going.”
Hayley McKay, director of funding and communication at Hospice at Home West Cumbria, said: “When Gary contacted me to share his thoughts about a new challenge, I was initially lost for words. He already does so much for us.
“I was taken aback that he still wants to do more, still wants to keep going, and still wants to raise more funds.
“It’s going to be another tough challenge, but I do not doubt that Gary will achieve everything he sets out to do.”
In 2023, Hospice appointed Gary as their vice president in honour of his efforts and fundraising over the years.
Hayley added: “As a small local charity, we cannot express how grateful we are to Gary for his continued support. Every year, we care for hundreds of people across our region, providing them with wraparound support as they face the toughest of times.
“This work, spanning the last four decades, has been made possible thanks to our supporters and the incredible community.”
Support Gary in his challenge by visiting 100toldn.com
