Paul Gentry, 63, from Stratton, has now completed 32 endurance events since the death of his daughter Izzy in 2016, raising more than £50,300 for Meningitis Now.
Izzy was studying for her A-levels when she became unwell. What first appeared to be a headache quickly developed into meningitis and, within 48 hours, she was in a coma from which she never recovered.
Since losing his daughter, Paul has dedicated himself to fundraising while also campaigning for better protection against the disease. He played a role in the campaign that helped secure the rollout of the meningitis B vaccine for young adults of university age.
His latest challenge was the North Yorks Ultra Challenge in June, where he completed the demanding 100km route in just over 28 hours.
It is one of eight endurance events he is taking on this year, including four 100km Ultra Challenge events. He still has three challenges to complete, including the Thames Path Ultra Challenge and the Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge.
Paul Gentry said: “I really enjoyed the event, as always. The event was really well organised, and all the staff were absolutely brilliant.
“I’ve completed 19 of Ultra’s events in total, as well as 13 other events, with the grand total raised just over £50,300.”
The money raised will help Meningitis Now continue supporting families affected by the disease while funding research and raising awareness.
Ultra Challenge organises more than 20 endurance events across the UK each year, with routes ranging from marathon distances to continuous 100km challenges. Participants are supported with hot meals, rest stops, medical teams and welfare staff throughout each event.
Recent Ultra Challenge events have collectively raised as much as £1.3 million for charities.
Anyone wishing to support Paul’s latest fundraising efforts can donate through his JustGiving page.
