A Wragg Mark-Bell lawyer heads into the finals days of his of Cancer Research challenge as he continues to fight long Covid.

Nick Kennon, managing director of Wragg Mark-Bell Solicitors, has embarked on the gruelling 100 push up fundraiser on behalf of Cancer Research UK.

He is completing 100 push-ups every day throughout October and will finish with 1,000 in a single day on October 31.

Carlisle-born Nick, 52, used to be in peak physical fitness as a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserves previously serving as commanding officer of the Fourth Battalion, the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment.

He deployed to Iraq once and Afghanistan twice during his service.

The push-up challenge would once have been routine for him but is now much more difficult as he suffers long-term health issues following a bout of Covid.

He said: “Long Covid has stopped me from doing a lot in the last couple of years but I decided it would not stop me completing this challenge.

“A few years ago I did 1,000 push-ups in one day for another great charity and my intention is to finish this challenge in the same way for Cancer Research.

“I know it will leave me exhausted for days, maybe weeks, but it’s the least I can do to raise funds for this worthy charity.”

He added: “I’m very grateful to everyone who is sponsoring me. Every penny helps, especially in these difficult financial times.”

You can sponsor Nick here

Research says almost half of us will get cancer at some point.

Cancer Research UK’s work has helped to double survival rates in the last 50 years. Despite this progress, there is more to be done. The charity continues to fund world-class research into prevention, detection and treatment.

Wragg Mark-Bell, based in Castle Street, Carlisle, is a partner for Cancer Research UK’s will-writing service.

The firm will write your will free of charge if you make a donation to Cancer Research UK and/or leave the charity a legacy.

The suggested donation is £120 plus VAT for a single will or £170 plus VAT for mirror wills for a couple.

Wragg Mark-Bell offers a broad range of legal services including conveyancing, employment law and criminal matters, as well as wills and probate.

For more information, visit the website here or call the team on 01228 510077.