372 Miles for PKU

One Man. 10 Days. An epic challenge.

Bristol to Newcastle

At 7am on 28 July, PKU dad Ian Spriggs will jog out of the car park at Southmead Hospital, Bristol and point his battered trainers north. Ten days, 110-ish hours of foot‑time, and roughly 370 miles later, he hopes to trot through the doors of the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, the hospital that has supported his daughter Molly since birth.

It’s a stretch of tarmac, tow‑path and trail most of us only see through a windscreen—yet Ian will cover every metre on foot to raise money for NSPKU.

Why This Run Matters

The NSPKU is a patient charity which funds dietary materials, research, and peer networks that support families like Ian’s who are managing a life with PKU. Ian is no stranger to raising money for the NSPKU. His efforts over the last decade have raised over £11,000 for the charity, which has supported many families with PKU in the UK.

Exactly one month after PKU day, Ian will start his epic journey — let us hope the weather is cooler for him! PKU Day is 28 June.

Please support Ian!

Ian’s runs have already banked over £11,000 for the charity; this one could push him well past £15 k.

How You Can Help

Donate

Ian’s JustGiving page is live ➜ https://www.justgiving.com/page/ian-spriggs-1722771249493

Share this email to raise awareness—and funds!

Cheer Ian on in person

(Times are approximates, as they depend on Ian’s feet)

• Bristol Southmead — 28 July 6:30 to 7am
• Birmingham Children’s Hospital — 31 July 10-10:30am
• Liverpool Alder Hay — 2 August 10:30 — 11am
• RVI Newcastle — 6 August, Hoping to finish at midday (12)

Please pick a checkpoint, wave a banner, run a mile, hand over a banana, or cheer wholeheartedly.

Join Ian along the way

Ian told me that there is nothing better than people meeting him along the way, and jogging with him for a mile or two on the road.

“It is the best thing!” Ian told me. “When someone trots beside you, you stop inventing excuses to quit.”

He is still seeking people to meet for a small jog along the way. You can see his planned route and support him at: https://www.justgiving.com/page/ian-spriggs-3