It took John two hours and
40 minutes to skate 432 laps of the Planet Ice Arena, which was the equivalent of 26.2 miles.
John, a keen ice hockey player, said: “It’s a bit further than I am used to doing in one go. In hockey you normally sprint for a minute and then come off. This was a real slog. But I love skating so it was a good challenge.
“Planet Ice has been really great. They gave me free time to
practise during their public skating sessions and for the final event itself.”
"I have been really amazed by the support I have received too. A lot of family, friends and colleagues have backed me to do this and together we've raised £465 for UNICEF. Thank you to everyone who donated – it helped to keep me going!"
"I have been really amazed by the support I have received too. A lot of family, friends and colleagues have backed me to do this and together we've raised £465 for UNICEF. Thank you to everyone who donated – it helped to keep me going!"
John thought up the challenge after writing about the work
his client Kantar Operations has been doing to help the lives of
children in Malawi, Bangladesh and Bolivia. Kantar Operations is part of the Kantar group of marketing
insights companies which has a campaign to raise $1m for UNICEF projects in the
three countries.
“I’ve done a lot of work looking into how UNICEF is putting
in place practical measures to improve the lives of these children,” said John.
“It’s not just the direct aid that they give to children, although that’s
important. They’re helping governments and Non Government Oganisations put in
place an infrastructure that provides care for children over the long term.”
“And I love the way that there is a real community spirit in
Kantar that gets everyone together to raise money. It’s great to be a part of
that.”
You can still sponsor John for his marathon quest by clicking here or email John Liddle.
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| John Liddle at Planet Ice |
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