Anthony Bretherton decided to take on the gruelling Northern Traverse challenge to raise money
My youngest son Sam was diagnosed with infantile spasms (which is an early form of epilepsy) at just 5 months old, experiencing multiple seizures each day. This condition often goes undiagnosed, leading to severe developmental issues. Thanks to the incredible care he received at Preston hospital, my son has been seizure-free for 6 years and is now a happy six-and-a-half-year-old.
I am participating in the 300km (192 mile) Northern Traverse (Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route) starting on April 5th, 2025, to raise funds for UKIST. This is a non-stop race starting in St Bees, Cumbria and finishing at Robin Hoods Bay, Yorkshire. My target is to raise £1,000 to help ensure that other families receive the support they need during such challenging times.
Anthony completed the distance in 4 days – what a legend!
“I finally completed my 190 mile Northern Traverse yesterday morning (Wednesday 9th) at 6am, taking 93.5 hours. I left a bit of my heart and soul on the route. That was very tough going in places, and I had to dig deep to keep going, but it was nowhere near as tough as what my little lad Sam went through when he had infantile spasms. He’s my true hero, and inspiration.”
Anyone who would like to contribute to Anthony’s total can do so at https://www.justgiving.com/page/anthonybretherton
