Hospice at Home West Cumbria is delighted to announce that local fundraising legend Gary ‘Marathon Man’ McKee has achieved the remarkable milestone of raising £1 million for the charity over the past five years.

The achievement comes following Gary’s latest challenge, 100TOLDN, where he completed 100 marathons alongside his son, Beau.

The challenge has raised more than £100,000, pushing Gary’s overall fundraising total beyond the £1 million mark. 

Over the past five years, Gary has inspired people across West Cumbria through a series of extraordinary endurance challenges.

His unwavering commitment has not only raised vital funds but has also shone a spotlight on the importance of hospice care and the difference it makes to local families facing some of life’s most difficult moments.

The funds raised by Gary have helped Hospice at Home West Cumbria continue providing specialist care and support to patients with life limiting illnesses, enabling them to remain in the comfort of their own homes, surrounded by loved ones.

Donations also help provide emotional support for families and carers, ensuring they are not alone during challenging times.

Hayley McKay, Director of Funding and Communications at Hospice at Home West Cumbria, said: “Reaching £1 million is an absolutely phenomenal achievement, on behalf of everyone at Hospice at Home West Cumbria, I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to every single person who has supported Gary’s fundraising journey over the past five years.

“The generosity shown by our community has been extraordinary.

“Every donation, every message of encouragement and every act of support has helped make this milestone possible. 

“As a local charity we simply could not do what we do without our community, and this achievement demonstrates the incredible difference we can make when we come together.”

Gary’s £1 million fundraising milestone represents far more than a number.

It reflects thousands of people across West Cumbria rallying behind a shared cause and helping ensure that local families continue to receive vital hospice care and support close to home.

As Hospice at Home West Cumbria celebrates this landmark achievement, the charity extends its sincere gratitude to Gary, Beau and everyone who has contributed to this extraordinary fundraising journey.

Hospice at Home West Cumbria provides palliative and end of life care to patients and their families across West Cumbria.

They need to raise over £1.5 million each year to deliver these vital services which are provided free of charge to those who need them.

Their nurses deliver palliative and end of life care in the patient’s home 24hrs a day, 365 days a year, providing the best possible care for people with a life limiting illness and those who are close to them. 

Their Hospice is also the sole provider of specialist lymphoedema services in West Cumbria.

For more information head to the Hospices website here