Super fundraiser Speedo Mick has today smashed his target of raising £250,000 for charity.
This Saturday, Speedo Mick – Mick Cullen, 55, from Dovecot – is due to complete his 1,000 mile charity walk from John O’Groats to Land’s End.
Fans of both Liverpool FC and Everton FC have called for the inspirational fundraiser to receive a knighthood for his charity walk wearing only his Everton trunks and scarf, which has had national coverage in the media.
Soon after donations on Mick’s Gofundme page broke his £250,000 target today, he posted a video on Twitter to celebrate.
In the video, an overjoyed Mick can be seen running and dancing at a zebra crossing as the news reached him.
Delighted by the amount raised, he raised his arms and repeatedly shouted “get in there!”
Obviously grateful to his supporters, he added: “£250,000 we’ve reached the target – get in there you beauty!
“We’ve done it everyone!
“A quarter of a million pound in my knickers.
“Thank you so much everyone.”
The video of his jubilant celebrations was posted with a Tweet which said: “SMASHED IT!!!!!! THANK YOOOOUUU. £250,000!!!! GET IN!!!!!”
In another video, he can be seen dancing with four women and a dog in launderette, to celebrate reaching his target.
His 1,000 mile walk across Britain has been for Leave the Light on, the charity he is set up to help disadvantaged young people.
Mick’s ecstatic fans have also taken to posting congratulations messages on his Twitter and Facebook pages for reaching his incredible fundraising goal.
Marion Green, said: “FAN-BLOODY-TASTIC!!!!! What a guy, so many deserving people are going to benefit from your selflessness. Hopefully that will soothe the blisters! Xxxxxx”
Clare Murray: “Why oh why aren’t the more people like you in this world?!!!!
You are truly amazing!!!! Well done.”
Paul Woodcock: “So proud of you mick. take a bow you crazy crazy dancing loonball!!!!! much love & respect !!!!!! Hope you have a fantastic final jaunt you absolute diamond!!!!!”
Earlier this week, Mick had opened up to The Echo about his troubled past, revealing his past problems with drink and drugs, and even attempting suicide on several occasions.
These days, however, Mick revealed he has a much different outlook on life.
Saying: “Believe me, you can change your life and who you are – hope lives in the darkest places.
“I’m just an ordinary man, trying to do extraordinary things – but if your dreams don’t scare you, they’re not big enough!”
You can still follow Mick's journey from his Twitter account and continue to donate to his Gofundme page here.
