Michael Tunney (known to Forum members as Bio-Man) has completed his epic fundraising challenge. A fall in the Scottish mountains in November 2006, while out walking with his son, left Michael with a broken neck, hip and several smashed ribs. Unconscious for five days he was lucky to survive and endured many painful months of rehabilitation to be able to walk again.
This year Michael returned to the Scottish peaks to undertake the massive challenge of climbing the nine mountains over 4000 feet taking in another 14 Munros on the way. The effort was to raise money for the Oban and Arrochar Mountain Rescue Teams and the Northern Police Treatment Centre where Michael spent some of his recovery time.
After a number of set backs and difficulties, all amusingly recounted at Michael’s blog, he completed the challenge on top of Ben Nevis on 11 July, swiftly followed by a well deserved beer in the Ben Nevis Inn. You can read his account of the latest stage at his forum post.
Michael is aiming to raise £30,000 and is organising a massive raffle with lots of exciting Highland based prices, whisky and vouchers on offer, and is busy organising a live music night at the Griffen in Glasgow on 31 July. To donate, buy raffle prizes or get tickets for the gig go to his blog. A great effort and an inspiration to all hillwalkers!