Four friends to take on tough obstacle course for East Lancs Hospice
Dan Cooper, 41, from Darwen, will once again be joined by Mark Newman and Alex Hooley, both 42 and from Blackburn — and this year they're being joined by a fourth teammate, Stuart Purkis, 42, also from Blackburn.
The childhood friends will be putting themselves through the Born Survivor 10km obstacle course at Gisburn on September 13.
Last year, the trio raised nearly £1,500 for the hospice — smashing their original £1,000 goal — and this time they're aiming to hit at least the same amount.
L-R: Dan, Stuart, Alex, and Mark (Image: Dan Cooper) Dan said: 'Five minutes after the last one, we all said it was the hardest thing any of us have done physically. However, it was the most fulfilling because of what we're doing it for.'
Each of the four has a personal connection to East Lancashire Hospice.
'My best friend's mum died prematurely, but they looked after her really well in her final weeks,' Dan explained.
'Alex's wife's nan was also there for her final weeks. They look after people really well in the tough times.'
East Lancashire Hospice provides essential end-of-life care for patients and their families across Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn, and the Ribble Valley, and needs to raise around £4 million annually to continue its work.
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'This year one of our other childhood friends said he'd do it with us, so there's four of us — it's grown a little bit!' Dan said. 'We all grew up together in the same area and have been lifelong friends, so it's extra special to do it together.'
The challenge sees participants tackle over 30 brutal obstacles — including mud pits, water tunnels, and high climbs — all designed to test endurance and teamwork.
'We started training a bit earlier this year and gone a bit harder because we know what's coming,' Dan said. 'When you get over 40 it's a bit harder to keep all the joints nice and supple and things like that!'
'If we can match last year's total, that's the aim — and anything more is a bonus.'
To support the team, search for Lammack Lads on JustGiving.
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