Running up them hills to give something back

A digital communications manager at North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust is taking on a gruelling 55km ultra marathon in the Lake District to raise funds for WHH Charity.

On Saturday 11 July, Adam Britton will tackle the demanding course through the Lakeland hills in support of the charity after experiencing first-hand the care and compassion provided by NHS colleagues at Warrington Hospital.

Although Adam enjoys running, hiking and climbing mountains, he admits this challenge will be unlike anything he has attempted before.

Describing the route, Adam said there will likely be moments where it feels “more like controlled scrambling than running”, with the unpredictable terrain making it impossible to estimate exactly how long it will take him to complete.

Adam decided to take on the challenge after reflecting on the care his family received when his daughter, Ella, was born at Warrington Hospital.

Speaking about why he chose to support WHH Charity, Adam said: “My family has experienced first-hand the care, compassion and professionalism of our NHS staff and I have seen how they support people through some of the best and hardest moments of their lives.

“That kind of impact is hard to forget, so this felt like a way to give something back. The training has definitely been tough, with plenty of early mornings, tired legs and long runs questioning why hills even exist, but knowing why I’m doing it makes every mile worth it.”

Adam’s preparation has involved months of training, including long distance runs and hill sessions, ahead of what he expects to be the toughest running challenge he has ever faced.

Funds raised through the challenge will help Warrington and Halton Hospitals’ Charity continue to support patients, families and staff across the trust by funding additional equipment, services and enhancements that make a real difference to local people.

To support Adam’s fundraising challenge, visit his fundraising page.