Dave Barker of Climbing Calls and his brother Jim, were going to run the Great North Run (13.1 miles) together for the third time on Sunday September 30th 2007. Unfortunately Jim was not well enough to make the journey North or take part. So Dave ran it anyway with the wheelchair and a big bucket in 3 hours, 18 minutes and 46 seconds, collecting donations of £169.61 on the way round!
They are again trying to raise money for the Bendrigg Trust.
The trust are a registered charity and run an Outdoor Activities centre (Bendrigg Lodge) in the Lake District, where disabled and disadvantaged people can try a variety of outdoor activities. Jim and Dave have been on holiday to Bendrigg 12 times and still have a fantastic time each year.
Last year we finished in 3hrs 06m 23s and raised £2,600 for the centre. This year we are hoping to beat both targets!!!
You can help them get to their target by supporting them through their JustGiving Website at Dave&Jim
John Cooper - Children with Leukemia
Paul’s Uncle, John Cooper has also ran for the last two years raising money for Children with Leukemia. You can watch him just before the finish line shaving 27 seconds of last years time, coming in at 3 hours 30 minutes and 30 seconds!