Royal Navy sailor from HMS Sultan will take on 3,000 press-up challenge

POET Adam Griffiths will undertake 3,000 press-ups over the month of November in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust

Known as Griff, the Petty Officer Engineering Technician (Marine Engineering), based at HMS Sultan in Gosport, is no stranger to fundraising.

He previously completed 170 miles in the gym – covering the same distance from his base to home in Uttoxeter.

He is completing the challenge this month for the charity Teenage Cancer Trust.

Adam said: ‘Lockdown prevented me doing the fundraiser that I had got planned, but I saw this challenge on Facebook and thought I could help the charity during these difficult times whilst also keeping safe and remote learning.

‘The challenge will see me complete 3,000 press ups, which will see me push a total of 300,000kg.

‘Children are the future and deserve a fighting chance to get there.

'I have the ability to help others by doing this challenge and as hard as some days have been, it doesn’t even come close to what these kids go through, they are the ones who deserve the credit.’