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    Sept 2022

    Last Updated: 27/09/2022
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    Harrogate gym to lift one million kilos in memory of Jamie Leese

    by John Plummer

    | 28 Sept, 2022
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    Jamie Leese died in May aged 30 following a long battle with a brain tumour.

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    Jamie Leese died of brain tumour, trained at Fitness Garage gym

    Members of a Harrogate gym are to attempt to lift one million kilograms to raise money in memory of former client Jamie Leese.

    Jamie died in May aged 30 following a long battle with a brain tumour. After his diagnosis at the age of 21, he trained regularly at Fitness Garage with personal trainer Guy Lister.

    From midday on October 8, Fitness Garage personal trainers, clients, family and friends will take part in the Lift For Jamie challenge to raise money for Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity.

    They will work in pairs to lift their choice of weights — whether that is deadlifts, bench presses or squats.

    The event is designed to be inclusive with no time limits or weight requirements for participants.

    Andy Gardner, co-owner of Fitness Garage said:

    “As a community, we wanted to come together to remember Jamie.
    "Given his regular workouts for the nine years he was undergoing treatment, a weightlifting challenge seemed like a fitting tribute to Jamie whilst also raising funds for a charity that was close to his heart and that of his family.”


    The event aims to raise £2,500 for the local charity, which supported Jamie during his treatment.

    Harrogate district estate agents Verity Frearson are supported the event through their 100 Days of Giving campaign, which supports local causes as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations.

    You can donate here.




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