Media Coverage

Lord Sugar’s message and Jordan’s chauffeur driven Ferrari to RAC is highlight of fundraiser – over £12,000 is raised for Muscle Dreams™ [October 2009]

Ware TV FC just defeated by Albury Cricket Club XI in thrilling cricket match – succulent burgers & chilled Fosters fuelled for brave resistance culminating in team Muscle Salute™ [September 2009]

Odyssey Knebworth in Hertfordshire Signs Up for GRIM 2009 - health and racquet club supports charity in its quest to recruit >100 Muscle Warriors™ [August 2009]

FA Affiliated ‘Braughing Rovers’ Show No Mercy at MHF’s Inaugural Charity Football Match – local village team ‘Brown Bear Barbarians’ show true Muscle Warrior&reade; spirit in defeat [June 2009]

Big5Kayak Team Paddle Past 500 Mile Half-Way Point in Alaska – storm force winds, killer whales, 4 metre high waves, icy cold waters do not deter intrepid Muscle Warrior&trade paddlers [July 2009]

300 Essex School Pupils Put Polar Adventurer Michael McGrath Through Paces – MP’s expenses debacle shamefully more newsworthy to BBC Look East than inspiring educational message [May 2009]

Hertbeat FM interviews Hertfordshire Polar Star at 2009 Hertford & Ware SSP Awards Evening – McGrath presents awards & trophies to celebrate all pupils achievements [March 2009]

Big 5 Kayak Challenge launched at London Boat Show aims to raise £25,000 for Muscle Dreams - paddling kayakers muscles will be flexed in toughest waters on earth [February 2009]

Nearly £10,000 is raised at GRIM 08 Challenge for Muscle Dreams - BBC South covers MHF’s Muscle Warrior Huka + Justgiving News Blog features event success [January 2009]

GRIM 08 becomes GRIM 48 as MHF smashes record for largest ever charity team – Muscle Warriors help raise thousands for children suffering with muscular dystrophy [December 2008]

Snapfish UK Supports Muscle Dreams with Customised Signature Photo-Books – online photo service enables personal memories to be cherished forever [Sept 2008]

MHF Aims to Recruit Biggest Team Ever in GRIM Event History – committed Muscle Warriors extreme 8 mile off-road adventure [August 2008] sought for

Charity invites companies to buy their Christmas cards online in support of Muscle Dreams – New charity partner 4C For Charity is announced by MHF [November 2008]

Freddie Meets Clarkson & May in BBC Top Gear ‘Muscle Dream’ – motoring heaven surprise for 15 year old petrol head with muscular dystrophy [July 2008]

‘Norfolk & Chance’ Surpass Super Hero Status in Healthy Adventure Quadrathlon – magnificent duo compete in coastal challenge raising funds for Muscle Dreams [July 2008]

Hertfordshire Polar Personality Inspires Year 9 Richard Hale School Pupils at Hertford Corn Exchange – enrichment week initiative resounding success [June 2008]

TV presenter Lorraine Kelly becomes first Patron of The Muscular Help Foundation – Star helps raise £12,000 at charities 2nd London fundraiser for children with muscular dystrophy [October 2008]

Three Muscle Dreams Delivered at Sixways Courtesy of Worcester Warriors & Kukri Sports - DMD rugby fans enjoy VIP day at European Challenge Cup Clash [May 2008]

3B Scientific UK Sponsors Educational Teaching Aids for School Talks - charities focus on Muscle Dreams provides learning platform to school enrichment initiatives [April 2008]

MHF Funds Places for 2008 Easter Phab Week at Merchant Taylors’ School - enriching experience bringing disabled and able-bodied young people together [March 2008]

Molly Picture Moves McGrath at Perspectives on Muscle Disease Exhibition – Michael is moved by mother’s poignant photograph [February 2008]

Hertfordshire DfES Sports College Cavendish School Invites Disabled Explorer as Guest of Honour – Inspirational speech and awards given by Charity CEO [January 2008]

Highgate and Hampstead Ironmen Boys Strip for Muscle Charity – 2008 calendar captures North London media attention [January 2008]

Stirling Moss Appearance is Highlight of MHF's Successful London Fundraiser - surprise guest of honour adds memorable touch [November 2007]

RAC Club Generously Hosts MHF’s First Ever London Charity Fundraiser – Invited guests encouraged to flex financial muscle at auction [October 2007]

McGrath lends his support to Muscular Dystrophy Campaign at House of Lords reception – influencing those in positions of power is a responsibility we must all undertake [July 2007]

McGrath touches hearts and minds at Special Needs School in Cheshire – an inspiring, up-lifting and informative talk engages pupils and teachers at Hebden Green [July 2007]

Inspired McGrath meets stars of ‘Darius Goes West’ UK Film Premiere – “A real story, about real people and real issues … know about it!” [June 2007]

Ironman Triathlon Team Races towards £10,000 Charity Fundraising Target – Three triathletes flex muscles for Hertfordshire-based MHF [June 2007]

“be” Spotlights Inspirational McGrath in “Ice Man Cometh” Travel Feature – AXA PPP healthcare’s Spring 2007 membership magazine published [May 2007]

McGrath's 24 Hour Dubai Accessibility Endurance Challenge – Media to make charity donations in return for findings [May 2007]

McGrath Supports MDC’s 2007 Nationwide Art-Based Educational Project – Exciting Young Pavement Artists Competition Kicks-Off [April 2007]

Balder F290 Enables Man & Machine to Reach Beyond – Trusting relationship with power chair gives freedom, mobility and independence to McGrath [April 2007]

BBC2’s ‘READY STEADY COOK’ TV Show Helps Fulfil Three Muscle Dreams – DMD boys meet Ainsley, Leslie and Paul on the set [Feb 2007]

Special New Year Message from Mr Mole – Muscular Help Foundation thanks Mr Mole and Modus Creative for their generous donation [Jan 2007]

McGrath speaks at Master Innholders 14^th Annual Hotel GM’s Conference – “Doing it Differently” in London at The Dorchester Hotel [Jan 2007]

McGrath meets Commissioner Vladimír Spidla in Brussels – Eurostar to European Commission and back in 12 hours [Jan 2007]

Inaugural Online Auction Raises Over £5000 – One or more Muscle Dreams can now be planned and delivered says charities delighted Chief Executive [Dec 2006]

Intrepid Polar Adventurers McGrath & Cope – see launch of NorthStar Database at Science Museum’s Dana Centre in London [Oct, 2006]

GMTV Lorraine Kelly Sells Herself – inaugural online MHF charity auction aims to raise £10,000 for Muscle Dreams [Oct 2006]

Making the Impossible Possible – Feature article in ANLP Rapport Magazine reveals how McGrath achieved polar goal with life coach intervention [Sept 2006]

Scottish Youngsters Inspired to Live Their Dreams – Scottish TV reporter Karen Greenshields interviews 8yr old Ben Brawley and McGrath [Sept 2006]

McGrath Heads North to Inspire Young Scots – Inspirational adventurer to address Glasgow schools & clinicians at 7^th Scottish Muscle Network Conference [Sept 2006]

In conversation with MICHAEL McGRATH
Interview conducted by Natalie Hoare, Features Editor, Geographical Magazine [August 2006]