A BOURNEMOUTH mother will attempt 24 gruelling CrossFit workouts in 24 hours to raise money for the new Mac Unit hospice in Christchurch.

Jen Rotchell is Senior Trust and Corporate Fundraiser for Macmillan Caring Locally, the charity which supports the Mac Unit.

The 44-year-old will be tackling one 15-minute CrossFit session every hour for 24 consecutive hours on October 16, at Complete Active gym on Mudeford Quay.

Jen said: “Macmillan Caring Locally is an amazing specialist palliative care charity that I feel incredibly honoured to work for.

“The Mac Unit provides care and support for more than 1,600 people and their families every year and we are currently fundraising to build a new modern hospice through our Brick by Brick appeal.

“I am attempting this challenge to help fund the rehabilitation gym in the new hospice building.”

Weightlifting, pull-ups, handstand push-ups, box jumps, assault bike sessions and burpees are just some of the tough exercises she will be facing, with limited recovery time in between and absolutely no sleep.

Bournemouth Echo: Senior Trust and Corporate Fundraiser for Macmillan Caring Locally Jen Rotchell, from Bournemouth, will attempt 24 gruelling CrossFit workouts in 24 hours to raise money for the new Mac Unit hospice in Christchurch

“I’m under no illusions it will be easy,” added Jen.

“My training for the event started in May and I am doing five or six sessions a week before work.

“I know I am going to find it immensely hard, both physically and mentally, so I hope people will come forward and spur me on by sponsoring me.”

Jen hopes to raise £10k through sponsorship. So far, she has raised just shy of £1,200.

She said: “People are already being very generous. But I have a very long way to go to reach my target.

“The coaches and members at Complete Active gym have been very supportive and will be keeping me company by taking part in a 24-hour row-athon to boost my fundraising even further.”

Lin Sharp, Capital Appeals Director for Macmillan Caring Locally, said: “We are all totally in awe of Jen. What she is doing is incredible.

“Please support her. This will carry her through and will help us get another step closer to building a wonderful new hospice.

“Our staff provide outstanding care for our patients, and we want them to be supported in the best possible facility.”

To contribute towards Jen’s fundraiser, visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/plantgirl.