Mike's 2024 Winter Spine Race
Sunday 14th January 2024
UK
Mike Gregory
1999
Mike's 2024 Winter Spine Race
I've entered the 2024 Montane Winter Spine Race, the UK's toughest endurance race. The race is a start to finish foot race along the Pennine Way, starting in Edale (Peak District) and finishing at Kirk Yetholm (Scotland). Competitors have to carry their own equipment to survive UK winter conditions both day and night along the 268 mile route. We have 7 days to complete the race which starts 08:00, Sunday 14th January 2024. I hope to finish in 5 days as the 19th January is my birthday!
My friend Alan Towart was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in 2017. MND is a condition which effects the brain and the nervous system. The disease gradually stops messages from the brain to the muscles, this results in muscle waste and lose of bodily function. The condition is terminal as there is no cure. The effect and speed of onset rate of the condition varies from person to person which makes the disease very unpredictable and cruel. Average life expectancy is just 2-3 years.
I have been completely inspired by both Alan's and his families attitude (Dawn and Sofia) when faced with the challenges this awful disease has presented them with. They have made the most of every opportunity and refused to roll over and give in. They're incredible people with great resilience. If I can be half as strong as Alan and his family, I'll get the job done during The Winter Spine.
Please, please support this challenge with sponsorship towards the two charities which have been supporting Alan and his family. Both Motor Neurone Disease Association and St Mary's Hospice have been brilliant so far and need your help.
It will make a big difference for people in Alan's position to help fight this cruel disease.
Many Thanks,
Mike G
£3,110.00
+£601.25 Gift Aid
raised of £3,000 target
by 115 supporters
Supporters 115
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P3 months, 1 week
Pamenter family
Thank you for supporting such very worthy causes! ❤️
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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3 months, 2 weeksAnonymous
£ 40.00
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E3 months, 3 weeks
Emma Seery
Top effort Mike - you were flying when I saw you. Guess you can just raise loads more money when you do it again next year 😜
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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3 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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P3 months, 4 weeks
Paul & Jeanette Coward
Great respect for you, Mike - such a commitment at this time of year!
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H3 months, 4 weeks
Helen Russell
Good Luck, thanks for doing this to support causes close to my families heart xx
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K3 months, 4 weeks
Kathryn Turner
What a fabulous thing to do for a friend and a great cause. Wishing you all the best.
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3 months, 4 weeks
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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3 months, 4 weeks
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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J3 months, 4 weeks
John Douglas
Do yourself proud Mike. An inspirational journey - I'll be dot-watching all the way. Have a great one.
£ 15.00 (+£3.75)
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3 months, 4 weeks
BobJepson
Good luck Mike, a gruelling experience ahead but sure you will enjoy it in your own mad way :)
£ 20.00
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D3 months, 4 weeks
Dan & Becky Morris
Great cause for a great guy. All the best, Mike!
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K3 months, 4 weeks
Kerri Younger
Good luck team. All for a fabulous cause. All the best, Al!
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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4 months
Anonymous
Anne, Neil and Mal
£ 105.00 (+£26.25)
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J4 months
Jon Bailey
Good Luck, I will be dot-watching & best wishes to Alan & family.
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4 months
Anonymous
Good Luck to you - it is a very kind thing you are doing.
£ 50.00
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D4 months
Dean Pallister
Good luck Mike, happy birthday for 19th, I think you'll deserve a pint!🏆
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B4 months
Barb and Kev Quine
Go for it our crazy friend, we are in awe of you. Much love Barb and Kev xxx
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4 months
Anonymous
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A4 months
Ali Harker
Good luck on this epic challenge raising money for two fabulous causes.
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4 months
Anonymous
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D4 months
Darren Brackwell
Brilliant cause and a cracking challenge - good luck Mike 💪
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D4 months
Dan Drinkall
You have set yourself an epic challenge for a great cause! You got this!
£ 15.00 (+£3.75)
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O4 months
Ollie Campbell
Well done Mike, inspirational effort and hopefully all that military training has come in handy!
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B4 months
Bev Fallows
Best of luck in smashing this challenge for a very worthy cause
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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T4 months
Terry Peet
Hope you manage to reach your target and crush the ẞpine Race for a very worthwhile cause.
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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4 months
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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M4 months
Maggie Barham & Hayley Fraser
We're both behind you, all our support Good Luck
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P4 months
Peter Grayson
Hope it's a great experience. I'm sure all in BCR will be willing you to succeed.
£ 80.00 (+£20.00)
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4 months
Anonymous
£ 30.00
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D4 months
David and Nina
Best of luck Mike. Alan told us about this challenge you’re doing. Enjoy it!!
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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S4 months
Steven Tyson
Good luck Mike, go smash it, and when you're feeling down think of why you're doing it, that will cheer you up. 2 great charities 💪💪💪
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P4 months
Paul Haythorn
Good luck with the race and fundraising Mike, it’s for the most worthy of causes
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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M4 months, 1 week
Mr Oliver Wignall
Amazing that you are doing this for Alan and others like Alan. Best of luck
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k4 months, 1 week
karen bevan
An amazing challenge and raising money for two worthy causes - i wish you all the best Mike.
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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J4 months, 1 week
JIM & Margaret
We are sure you'll succeed Mike. Hope the Weather is kind to you. Thank you for doing this amazing run supporting our Son in Laws charity.
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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K4 months, 2 weeks
Kevin & Linda
You don't do things by halves Mike!!
Amazing challenge that you are taking on for a great charity.
Absolutely no doubt that you will get there before you are 45!!!
See you in Kirk Yetholm
K&L x£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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R4 months, 2 weeks
Richard Morgan
Good luck Mike. Really looking forward to seeing this unfold.
£ 5.00 (+£1.25)
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D4 months, 2 weeks
Diane and Dan
Fab causes, helps that you are a little nuts and Tina is patient! Enjoy (maybe!) and make sure you’re back for your birthday!
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M4 months, 3 weeks
Michael Fieldhouse MBE
God Bless you Mike - it took me 18 enjoyable days walking with my backpack in 2009! :-)
£ 20.00
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T4 months, 3 weeks
The Woodheads
Best of luck to you Mike, will be dot watching all of the way!
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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4 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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R4 months, 4 weeks
Rich King
All the best Mike, massive challenge for a great cause!!
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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