Determined Craig Butterworth is on the run this weekend to raise funds for a wonderful cause in memory of his son George. 

Craig is undertaking the David Goggins 4 x 4 x 48 challenge – running 48 miles in 48 hours. 

He will be based at Ashton’s Village Hotel, running two miles to Droylsden and back with his first run at 4am on Saturday (5 March). 

Then every four hours he will repeat the challenge to complete the 48 miles. 

“I don’t intend to sleep for the first 24 hours and will get little sleep in between after that,” said Craig. 

“I like to think of myself as a fairly avid runner, but this challenge genuinely intimidates me.” 

However, Craig is undertaking the challenge for a very special cause in memory of his son George Butterworth-Sice and is determined to complete the undertaking. 

George sadly passed away last year from leukaemia aged just 13 and a few days off his 14th birthday.  

The Mossley Hollins pupil was described by his school as ‘a truly fantastic student who made a great impression on all those he came into contact with. He was bright, caring and popular’. 

In his memory a special project to create a new recreational space for young people at Baden House on Carrhill Road in Mossley is underway – the centre to be named ‘George’s Den’. 

Craig said: “George was so amazing and unique and a huge part of the community of his home town Mossley and is greatly missed by family and friends.  

“In recent months the 1st Mossley Scout Group, a group that George was a huge part of, had the idea to create a new sort of provision for teenagers - a charity focussing on what is important to young people.  

“The charity will hopefully develop a big online presence and will be aiming to provide pop up sessions in various locations, offering one off events such as gaming, art, drama and more.  

“The headquarters will be at Baden House, Mossley (the Scout building). It will be a “safe space” for teenagers. It will feature a snug and a pool table amongst other entertainment for the teenagers. I was overcome with emotion when I learned that the name of the new charity was to be “George’s Den”, in honour of my gorgeous boy. 

“I know George would have been overwhelmed by the whole idea and it’s potential,” added Craig.  

He will present all the money he raises from this weekend’s challenge to 1st Mossley where George was a cub and scout. 

Craig has set up a GoFundMe page which can be found here: 

He says any donations would be very gratefully received and would also like to thank the Village Hotel in Ashton for their support. 

Good luck Craig. 

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