Meet Neil Barker, the man running six ultramarathons in six days
The chair of The Drinks Trust will take on the Sixtreme challenge in support of hospitality workers
While most hospitality charities, including The Drinks Trust and The Ben, receive support from industry players big and small, there’s always a call for more fundraising which often goes hand in hand with raising awareness. That’s why Neil Barker is embarking on the Sixtreme: On The Rocks challenge alongside colleagues, friends and partner businesses in late July. He’ll run six marathons on six consecutive days on a route from Ailsa Craig (Girvan) to the Bass Rock (North Berwick), a total of 177 miles.
‘There are lots of people doing things for lots of incredible causes,’ he says. ‘I’m doing something a little bit more extreme to try and raise awareness and show that it impacts communities across Scotland. It’s an excuse to shine a light on a very real problem.’
For info on the challenge and how to donate, visit The Drinks Trust instagram page or donate here.