Race the Sun – Keswick Challenge Complete

Sarra Boumellil • April 14, 2025

Chasing the Sun for a Brighter Future

On Saturday 7th September 2024, our incredible team took on the Race the Sun Lake District – Keswick challenge, all in support of Action Medical Research, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of sick and disabled babies and children.

Setting off at sunrise, we pushed ourselves through an intense day of physical endurance – cycling, hiking, and kayaking across some of the most beautiful (and demanding) landscapes the Lake District has to offer.

The adventure began with a 10-mile trek up Skiddaw, one of England’s highest peaks. It was tough going, but reaching the summit was nothing short of exhilarating. With tired legs, we moved on to the 40-mile cycle ride, navigating winding mountain roads and lakeside country lanes. Each event took over four hours, testing every ounce of our grit and determination.

We wrapped up the day with a 2.5-mile kayak across the stunning Derwent Water, crossing the finish line as the sun began to set – just in time.

Our team – Chris McElwee, Ste Hoy, Joe Carter, Craig Sanders, Ian Buxton, and Mike Hart – trained hard for this, spending the summer getting up at dawn to cycle to work and run hills around Old Swan. All that dedication paid off.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, we not only reached but exceeded our fundraising target, raising £3,800. In total, the event raised over £200,000 for Action Medical Research.

Your donations are making a real difference – helping fund critical research into premature birth, childhood disabilities, and rare, incurable diseases. This support gives families hope and helps bring medical breakthroughs within reach.

From the bottom of our hearts – thank you. Together, we’re helping children overcome some of the toughest challenges they face.

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