A challenge in memory of Mo

If you’re lucky in life you get to meet someone like Mo Stevenson.

Mo was many things:

• Sportsman
• Socialite
• Bar Owner (ish)
• Local Personality
• Volunteer
• Daft Lad

But above all, he was one of the most down to earth, genuine people you could wish to meet, and I was proud to call him a friend.

There was no side to Mo.  He would greet you with the same warmth and enthusiasm whether he saw you every day or whether you hadn’t been in touch for months.  He made you feel as though he was genuinely pleased to see you every time you bumped into him.  This led to him being regarded with genuine affection by people too numerous to mention.  He will forever be a legend amongst the members of Scarborough RUFC, Staxton CC and amongst the many patrons of Klosters Bar – where his personality reflected on the happy and relaxed atmosphere.

Mo left a gap in many people’s lives when he sadly passed away, and this whole challenge is hopefully a way to show him how highly regarded he was.

RIP Mo.

Steve Hanson, managing director of Callidus, is aiming to complete a trek by running and cycling from John O Groats to Landsend in March as part of a fundraising drive for our chosen charities for 2014.
The challenge is to complete this in a total of 9 days during March. Completing a marathon and an intense 75 mile cycle each day! 

The charities to benefit will be:

Help for Heroes

Firefighters Charity

St Catherine's Hospice, Scarborough

We are aiming to raise £20,000 to be split equally between the 3 chosen charities. Any donation big or small will make a huge difference so please donate at: 

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Callidusfundraising

Please visit our just giving page to donate to our third charity St Catherines Hospice. The challenge will be completed in memory of Mo Stevenson, who was cared for by the hospice. 

http://www.justgiving.com/Callidus-Health-Safety

This blog shall be used to update you on Steve's training which he is some how managing to squeeze in somewhere between a very busy work schedule, London, India and four children! There shall also be posts on how the challenge came about, why he has chosen these specific charities and how he intends to complete this crazy challenge. 

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