I’m fundraising to support the families of sick kids
James is a lifelong friend of mine, and Jess has been a friend for 12 years — but what feels like a lifetime. Almost 5 years ago, they sadly lost their youngest daughter, Beth, after a short battle with a rare and aggressive cancer. She was just eight months old.
During those unimaginable three weeks, Ronald McDonald House gave James and Jess a room close to the hospital, so that even with COVID restrictions in place, they never had to be far from Beth. It meant they could be by her side, together, at the end.
In the years since, James and Jess have sponsored a room at Parkville Ronald McDonald House in Beth's name, and helped provide blankets and comfort items to other families going through the hardest weeks of their lives. I've watched them turn something unbearable into something that quietly helps strangers every day — and I wanted to do something to support that.
This September, I'm doing 26,200 push-ups — 100 for every precious day of Beth's life. That works out at 873 a day, and James and Jess will be joining me for some of it. I'm asking for your support, however big or small, to help keep a room sponsored at Parkville Ronald McDonald House, so more families can have what James and Jess had: a place to stay close, together, when it matters most.
My Achievements
Updated my profile picture
Sent email asking for support
Shared my fundraising page
Donated to my fundraiser
Raised first night of support
Reached my goal!
Thank you to my Sponsors
$511
Ali, Bertie, Ottie & Percy
$421
Graham Hilton
Well done George. Great effort for a great cause. You've made an old man ( and his "much younger" wife) very proud. Keep up the good work. Mum and Dad. X
$290.13
John & Anne
Good on you, George. Typical Herculean effort which I’m sure you’re up to and for a cause in particular with relevance to all our families. Best of luck, John and Anne back in the UK.
$276.41
Gerald Ewing
Great effort George - don’t give up!
$275.10
Jess & Ed
What a fantastic person and what an amazing cause. Hope this helps you on your way and we’ll be cheering you on 🇬🇧
$168.80
Wedd Family
$168.80
Steve, Sophie And Jenson
Such an amazing cause. I would struggle to do that many press-ups in 10 years. Good luck!
$168.80
Teresa
A phenomenal challenge for a phenomenal young man! You are awesome! Anyone who has had to go through what James and Jess did needs all the support we can give. A wonderful celebration of Beth’s short life!
$168.80
Adrian And Linda
$168
Alex & Olivia Battye
💛
$158.25
George Hilton
$140
Alan Burchfield
$136.50
James , Jess And Millie
Absolutely smashed this mate, and we're so touched that you did this in Beth's name 💛
$126.60
Em, Tom And Olive
💛
$105.50
Kathy Usher
Thanks George for doing this in memory of Beth and helping Ronald McDonald house.
$105.50
Jude
Great thing to do, I hope you are able to exceed your goal. Love to hear how your push ups progress George. Hopefully James and Jess won’t be called upon for too many. Good luck. 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️
$105.50
Lu Mcnally
❤️❤️
$105.50
John And Diane
Way to go George
$105.50
Lee Salvemini
$105.50
Claire Welsh
Good on you George, you machine! What a wonderful cause.
$100
Tony & Helen Burchfield
$84.40
Tom Oakley
Well done buddy. Very admirable and a great cause.
$84.40
Sue And Craig Sanders
Best wishes George. We hope you reach and perhaps exceed your goal!
$84.40
Fiona Briscoe
Well done George, very impressive!
$52.75
Beata Salvemini
Amazing effort 👏👏👏
$52.75
Nicole Olive
$52.75
Cat, Steve, Bella And Livvy
$52.75
Sam Balls
$52.75
Georgina
What an amazing cause and an incredible effort to raise money!
$52.75
Jane & Stephen
A bit crackers George, especially considering you will not be able to lift a pint after this!!! Good luck xx
$52.75
Nina
Such a great cause - Well done George!
$50
Darren & Debs X
That’s a lot of push ups! Well done
$50
Chris & Liz
Good luck pal. Are you aware quite how many push ups that is?
$50
Glen Salvemini
Great work mate!
$50
Tom And Julia Chesterman
Well done George!!
$42.20
Lucy
$42.20
Kerry & Ben Curtis
What an amazing thing to do George! Congratulations on completing it
$42.20
Dale & Issy
$31.65
Jay
$31.65
Andi Thomas
that's so many push ups
$31.65
Chloe A Wedd
$21.10
Anonymous
$20
Cara Hooper
$10
Ally Burchfield
Well done George.x
Such a great way to remember Beth, we’re proud of all your hard work.