Michelle Buckle

Michelle's Dragon's Back race

Fundraising for Douglas Macmillan Hospice
£1,659
raised of £2,000 target
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In memory of Linda Freeman
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We offer vital end of life care and support to local people when they need it most.

Story

During the last weeks of mum's life I told her my plan to run in her honour / memory.

My first challenge was to actually get into the race which has only been held 4 times since 1992.

Today (1st September 2020), I had my entry confirmed. I am in the World's Toughest Mountain Race -

"Dragon's Back Race 2021" 🐉🐲🐉🐲🐉🐲

I will be racing from Conwy castle to Cardiff castle navigating myself September 2021 (both places I have never been to).
Its 1.5 marathons a day for 6 days with 17,400m of climbing - the equivalent to TWICE the height of Everest. Oh and you don't know each days course until the morning and there are NO course markings. Get lost and you run further. There are also cut off times to hit so you can continue to the next days section.

For those who know me, know I can get lost in Stoke and fall over fresh air. Add to this my hip, achilles and back problems, this is a major challenge.

This will probably be the craziest thing I have ever done and I have done some crazy things.
Mum thought I was mad but she suffered so I can suffer for 6 days in her memory

This is the start of my journey. I will be raising money for Dougie Mac as they were awesome in mums last few hours.

If any companies would like to get involved in supporting me, please send me a message.

Sorry but this will be the first of many post about my crazy challenge. 

This will be 12 months of planning, training etc before I even make the start line. Then 6 days of being self sufficient, navigating myself over the dragon's Back, camping at night then starting again.  

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Douglas Macmillan Hospice

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Douglas Macmillan Hospice (Dougie Mac) is the only hospice in Staffordshire supporting Children, Young Adults & Adults. Care is given to patients who are living with a life-limiting illness at our two sites and in the community. We also provide support for patients families and their carers.

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