A gym in Cottam has smashed its fundraising target to raise money for a defibrillator by taking on a mammoth challenge.
Owners of Highfield Hybrid Training Centre, Lewis Fensome and Freddie Mason, ran and walked around Preston’s Guild Wheel, a 21-mile cycle and walking route, continuously for 24 hours on 18 May.
They decided to take on the challenge to raise money for the North West Ambulance Charity, being supplied with a life-saving defibrillator in return.
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They said: âCurrently, there are no accessible defibrillators for a one-mile radius, which is the difference between life and death for those not only utilising our gym but also those in surrounding areas who may need immediate intervention.â
Being supplied with a defibrillator would improve survival rates in such circumstances where it may be required.
The pair have raised almost double their ÂŁ1,000 target, which will fund crucial equipment and charity projects.
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In a post on Instagram, Lewis said: âBy far the hardest challenge weâve ever done so far, but well worth it.
âThank you so much to everyone who has donated and those who came out to support throughout the 24 hours. We really couldnât have done it without you.â
You can still donate to their fundraiser via GoFundMe.
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