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507%

£2,538.00 of £500 target +£525.75 Gift Aid See breakdown

Why I'm Running the Montane Winter Spine Challenger to Raise Funds for MRSDE

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Paul Bartram is raising money for Mountain Rescue Search Dogs England

My story

I'm running the 108-mile Montane Winter Spine Challenger ultra-marathon in harsh Pennine Way winter conditions to raise funds for Mountain Rescue Search Dogs England (MRSDE).

As an 8-year operational search dog handler with SD Flo and SD Hope, I've seen dogs' lifesaving impact firsthand: 4 notable finds, hundreds of callouts across Peak District, Lake District, North East, and North Wales. They clear vast areas for Search Managers, and excel in any weather—outpacing tech with unmatched nose, instincts, and endurance.

MRSDE, a zero-government-funded charity, trains and supports these dogs via monthly UK-wide intensive courses, sharing knowledge and preparing teams. Training one dog requires huge volunteer commitment and costs (accommodation, equipment, travel).

Please donate if you can – your support makes all the difference. Let's keep the search dogs running strong!!


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My updates

Winter Spine Challenger

176.9km distance
50:16:37 time
15:52min/km speed

Morning Trail Run

13.7km distance
1:32:38 time
6:36min/km speed

Morning Trail Run

11.5km distance
1:20:33 time
6:46min/km speed

Morning Trail Run

9612m distance
1:04:58 time
6:43min/km speed

Morning Workout

0m distance
0:45:07 time
6:43min/km speed

Charity

Mountain Rescue Search Dogs England

Charity number: 1194107

Activity tracker

3 9 5 . 1 km Total distance
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Recent donations

Simon Evans

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Great achievement Paul, we are all so proud of what you've done

Anonymous

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

🐾🐾👍

Claire Orwin

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

Incredible effort!

Suzanne Ellis

£30.00

Suzanne & Ian Ellis

Ben Cooper

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Helena D

Miriam McGregor

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Bart, it was a pleasure running with you this weekend. Good luck with the fund raising

Tash Bright-Wray

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

What an achievement Paul!!

Mark Fretwell-Evans

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Kev

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Cracking effort, worth another donation

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