Launched in April 2012, Challenge 20/20 resulted in Cookstown Fitness Trainer Philip Mitchell, raising a staggering £13,362 for RNIB NI.
Challenge 20/20 has seen Philip, along with many supporters, raise awareness and much needed funds for the charity by way of events and activities.
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In May, a relay team ran the Belfast Marathon.
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A 'Dining in the Dark' experience at Killymoon Golf Club.
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An ASDA Cookstown 2 day bag pack in June.
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A 'Man Verses Food' event in The Millcourt, Coalisland.
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A swim across Lough Neagh in September.
20 marathons, 20 days
However, the highlight of Philip's Challenge 20/20 commitment came in August, when he walked 20 marathons in 20 consecutive days round Northern Ireland, accumulating 524 miles. This momentous achievement certainly resulted in many people being inspired by Philip's actions and joining him at different points along his epic walk.
Jackie Cotton, RNIB NI Community Vision Co-ordinator (CVC) for Mid Ulster, said, "All of us at RNIB NI are extremely grateful to Philip. This incredible amount of money will go a long way in allowing us to continue our work." The money raised by Philip, and others like him, enables RNIB NI to continue to support blind and partially sighted people through the services we offer."
Commenting at the cheque presentation event, Philip Mitchell said, "The support for my challenge has been simply over-whelming and I'd especially like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank those who contributed in any way. Not only those who donated money, but also the local businesses and community organisations that supported me throughout all the activities of Challenge 20/20."
Philip's route
Philip's walk round Ulster began from Cookstown on the morning of 11 August, then he went on to:
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Omagh
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Strabane
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Derry/Londonderry
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Limavady
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Coleraine
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Portballintrea
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Ballycastle
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Waterfoot
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Larne
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Antrim
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Glengormley
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Bangor
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Portaferry
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Comber
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Downpatrick
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Newcastle
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Warrenpoint
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Bambridge
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Armagh
He finally finished at the ASDA store in Cookstown, who organised a 'Welcome Home' event for Philip, on 31 August 2012.
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