Ready for Firewalk
Gaynor Webb has a burning desire to help East Cheshire Hospice. That is why she is daring to walk over hot coals at a Firewalk on Friday, November 6. Family and friends will watch her challenge via a live stream because of Covid-19 restrictions. Strict safety guidelines will be in place for the event, from […]
Harry’s Virtual London Marathon
Veteran runner Harry Newton will be there in spirit when he tackles the Virtual London Marathon on Sunday (Oct 4). Like thousands of fellow runners, the 82-year-old cannot be in the capital and will start and finish instead at East Cheshire Hospice for which he is fundraising. Harry, from Macclesfield, has completed the London marathon […]
Geoff Gittins tackles the Gritstone Trail for the Hospice
Keen walker Geoff Gittins is dedicating his most ambitious challenge to the memory of friends and relatives. Geoff, from Macclesfield, will tackle the 35-mile Gritstone Trail as a tribute to father Harold, uncle Leslie Singleton and fellow walker Sandra Baran. Sandra, who worked with Geoff at AstraZeneca, died earlier this year and like his two […]
Dan Proctor’s Mega Marathon
Dan Proctor has never even tackled a marathon before but is now preparing to run almost twice as far. He plans to run 50 miles from Liverpool, where he has lived for the last year, to Macclesfield where he grew up. The shortest route between Sefton Park and the Flower Pot pub is 39 miles […]
Margaret Steps Out
Margaret Lillis saw her prayers answered when she raised £4,070 for East Cheshire Hospice where she is chaplain. Her frustration at having to self-isolate during lockdown because she is 72 turned into a mission to help the Hospice. Margaret’s sponsored walk over 18 consecutive days, using her age as a theme, received huge support as […]
Finley’s Fundraising on Foot!
Donations to the Hospice since it was forced to cancel fundraising events have passed the £100,000 mark. We would like to thank the public for their overwhelming response after revealing we would lose £1m in income due to the national emergency. However we urge the public to ‘keep up the good work’ with its efforts. […]
Heather Broadbent Home For Now
Heather Broadbent has vowed to complete her round-the-world sailing adventure even though she is now back home on dry land. The Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race was suspended last month after reaching the Philippines because of the coronavirus pandemic. Heather’s log book showed she had travelled 27,800 nautical miles and was past the […]
Stay In And Go All Out!
Running, cycling, baking, dancing or singing…examples of activities that will help East Cheshire Hospice during the virus crisis. The Hospice is urging the public to join its Virtual Challenge – which has the slogan ‘stay in and go all out’ – as it tries to raise £1m. Individuals and groups are encouraged to visit its […]
Lucy is a Challenge Champion!
Lucy Coppack is taking part in #ChallengeEastCheshire this year and absolutely smashing it! Lucy was ready to run the Wilsmlow Half Marathon at the weekend… until it got cancelled! But that didn’t stop Lucy as she decided to brave the weather and run it on her own anyway! At a time when so many of […]
Trek Sahara and Challenge 2020
Scaling Saharan sand dunes in scorching temperatures and camping under the stars. This Moroccan adventure is the next overseas challenge we’re organising. The 50 km trek from March 20-27 next year is one of several major events on the our fundraising calendar. There is something for everyone in a packed events calendar in 2020. Splash […]
