After getting married last year, we both got quite comfortable, and Ben gained a fair amount of weight. He decided that it was time to get fit, but lacked in motivation, which lead to 'secret eating' and 'we will start the diet on Monday'...but he found that there was another Monday every week!
Choosing Tough Mudder
He decided to sign up for a challenge which would force him to get fit and healthy, through fear of not surviving the run. He chose tough mudder.
What is Tough Mudder?
The Tough Mudder website describes the event as 'Tough Mudder is a 10-12 mile obstacle course designed to test all-around strength, stamina, teamwork, and mental grit.' and also warns 'Tough Mudder is probably the toughest event on the planet.'
For more information about Tough Mudder, including how to sign up, Click here the visit the Tough Mudder Website!
What Ben is raising Money for
As fundraising manager for the Vale of Lune R.U.F.C, Ben decided that this was a good opportunity to support the club, to allow more children to train and take part in activities and trips which are difficult for parents to fund.The Vale of Lune R.U.F.C is a brilliant club, dedicated to supporting the children to be the best that they can be, while encouraging team work, passion, enthusiasm, dedication, healthy eating and physical fitness.
However, we believe that we can take this further, and all members of the club agreed that it is important to to get a defibrillator for the club, and as the club is at the centre of our community, we believe that we can continue to raise funds, so we not only gain the essential life saving equipment for the club, and the training to use it, but we aim to put defibrillators in schools across Lancashire, and fund the training to use them.
What are defibrillators and why do we need them in schools?
Defibrillators are small devices which are used when someone is experiencing cardiac arrest. If someone collapses or is breathing erratically, and CPR is required, a defibrillator would be used. Once the device is opened, spoken instructions are given, but it is also important to have people trained in how to use them.
The British Heart Foundation states that 60,000 cardiac arrests happen out of hospital in the UK every, single year. We need these devices in businesses, in areas that are prone to traffic, in businesses, offices, shopping centres, restaurants, and in our rural areas.
We are going to start by putting them in as many schools across Lancashire as possible. Especially schools in our beautiful countryside, which could be a considerable distance away from the nearest defibrillator.
How you can help save lives
You can donate on the Just Giving website, or you can text VALE66 to 70070 and state the amount you wish to pledge. The minimum donation is just £1. If you feel that you cannot donate as little as £1 at the moment but still wish to help this cause, please share this information on your facebook, gmail, twitter or email accounts, tell a friend, get them to tell their friends.
Thank you on behalf of Ben Gardiner, Vale of Lune R.U.F.C and everyone else involved.
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