A fundraiser who has ran a marathon a day for the last 110 days says the challenge has brought the community together. Gary McKee, 51, was cheered by supporters as took on his final run on Friday, having raised more than £100,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support and West Cumbria Hospice at Home. “It’s raising awareness for the charities, it’s also raising funds, but it’s bringing the whole community together,” he said. He has also been accompanied by friends Kevin Hetherington, who took part in 55 marathons, and Michael Watson, who joined him for 44. “To smash out 110 consecutive marathons is an incredible feat which has so far raised over £106,000 for Macmillan and Hospice at Home West Cumbria.

Source: Irish Independent May 21, 2021 09:44 UTC