Seven down, seven to go for Andy

Andy Eastwood, an NHS project and bid manager with the Greater Manchester Commissioning Support Unit (GMCSU), set himself a challenge on New Year’s Eve 2013 to complete 14 charity events in 2014 to raise money for The Christie in conjunction with Chadderton Park Sports Club.

AN OLDHAM man is well on his way to completing 14 gruelling challenges for The Christie.

Andy Eastwood, an NHS project and bid manager with the Greater Manchester Commissioning Support Unit (GMCSU), set himself a challenge on New Year’s Eve 2013 to complete 14 charity events in 2014 to raise money for The Christie in conjunction with Chadderton Park Sports Club.

He is now halfway into his #GoingTheExtraMile14 challenge, having abseiled, cycled, ran and swam his way around various places in England, raising £489 of his £1,000 target so far.

Like most people, Andy knew someone affected by cancer, and by competing in these events he hoped to contribute some much needed funds to help beat the disease.

Andy said: “To be honest I have enjoyed all of them, but if I was to pick out the most enjoyable I would say the Great Manchester Swim (one mile in Salford Quays) as it was a totally new experience for me completing an open water swim.”

To find out more about Andy’s past and forthcoming challenges visit his JustGiving page —www.justgiving.com/AndyEastwood-GoingTheExtraMile14/
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