James McIlroy

500 pull ups before 8am for Claire Hesketh-Crafts

Fundraising for The Brain Charity
£2,147
raised of £1,000 target
In memory of Claire Hesketh-Crafts
The Brain Charity

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We help people with neurological conditions to live longer, healthier, happier lives

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On July the 13th 2022 I will attempt to complete 500 wide grip pull ups before my working day starts at 08:00 to raise funds in memory of Claire Hesketh-Crafts, who sadly passed away suddenly earlier in May. 

Claire was an enthusiastic, hard working and passionate member of the EnteroBiotix team. She was excited at the prospect of transforming the standard of care for patients around the world through microbiome enhancing medicines, and was proud to be part of the vision. 

All proceeds will be donated to the Brain Charity - a UK based organisation focused on providing practical help, emotional support and social activities to anyone affected by a neurological condition, and their family, friends and carers too. 

I plan to start at 03:00 in our office and complete roughly five pull ups every two minutes, taking me to 500 before 07:00. This should allow for some wiggle room on the day and if I feel like I can do more, then I will. This will be hard though as I weigh almost 100kg and have long arms as someone who is 6ft 3. 

I have started training and look forward to making the attempt in honour of Claire on behalf of all of the wonderful team we have at EnteroBiotix. 

James 

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The Brain Charity

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RCN 1114999
🧠 The Brain Charity helps people affected by all forms of neurological condition to lead longer, healthier, happier lives. There are more than 600 conditions affecting the brain, spine & nervous system. We champion neurodiversity & provide practical help, emotional support & social activities. 🧠

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