On May 21st, a small Total Fitness team made up of Stuart Aylott, Graeme Dick, Neil White, Zoe Francis, Shaun Thomas and Dean Zweck will take on the 55km ultra marathon along the Sandstone Trail.

Why?

Well in June 2020 our Managing Partner Ray Stenton was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré (pronounced ghee-yan bar-ray) syndrome, which is a very rare and serious neurological condition that affects the nervous system. It mainly affects the feet, hands and limbs, causing problems such as numbness, weakness, pain and paralysis. Ray spent 172 days in hospital, was paralysed from the neck down, spent time in intensive care and required the use of a wheelchair on his return home.

Since his discharge from hospital Ray has been focussing on his recovery and sets personal goals each week and month with his goal for February to walk one mile unaided. So, in support of Ray, and to show our appreciation to the team that got Ray back on his feet, we will run(?) the Sandstone trail on May 21st. 55km (34 miles) long and over 3000ft of elevation, this will be a challenge to all six of us and we would really appreciate your donations towards this amazing cause.

The money raised will go towards the Trafford General Hospital Intermediate Neurological Rehab Unit, helping them continue to support patients with vital rehabilitation services.  The Trafford General was the first ever NHS Hospital. Built in 1928 and named Park Hospital, it was renamed in 1948 and was the first hospital in the world to offer free healthcare to all.

We would really appreciate your support towards this amazing cause, so please join us in showing your appreciation by donating.