Media Coverage
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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] |
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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] |
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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] |
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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] |
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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] |
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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] |
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Hertbeat FM interviews Hertfordshire Polar Star at 2009 Hertford & Ware SSP Awards Evening – McGrath presents awards & trophies to celebrate all pupils achievements [March 2009] |
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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] |
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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]](/cmsimages/article_image/media/grim2_thumb.jpg)
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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] |
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Snapfish UK Supports Muscle Dreams with Customised Signature Photo-Books – online photo service enables personal memories to be cherished forever [Sept 2008] |
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MHF Aims to Recruit Biggest Team Ever in GRIM Event History – committed Muscle Warriors extreme 8 mile off-road adventure [August 2008] sought for |
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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] |
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Freddie Meets Clarkson & May in BBC Top Gear ‘Muscle Dream’ – motoring heaven surprise for 15 year old petrol head with muscular dystrophy [July 2008] |
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‘Norfolk & Chance’ Surpass Super Hero Status in Healthy Adventure Quadrathlon – magnificent duo compete in coastal challenge raising funds for Muscle Dreams [July 2008] |
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Hertfordshire Polar Personality Inspires Year 9 Richard Hale School Pupils at Hertford Corn Exchange – enrichment week initiative resounding success [June 2008] |
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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] |
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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] |
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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]](/cmsimages/article_image/media/taylors_thumb.jpg)
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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]](/cmsimages/article_image/media/molly_thumb.jpg)
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Molly Picture Moves McGrath at Perspectives on Muscle Disease Exhibition – Michael is moved by mother’s poignant photograph [February 2008] |
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Hertfordshire DfES Sports College Cavendish School Invites Disabled Explorer as Guest of Honour – Inspirational speech and awards given by Charity CEO [January 2008] |
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Highgate and Hampstead Ironmen Boys Strip for Muscle Charity – 2008 calendar captures North London media attention [January 2008] |
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Stirling Moss Appearance is Highlight of MHF's Successful London Fundraiser - surprise guest of honour adds memorable touch [November 2007] |
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RAC Club Generously Hosts MHF’s First Ever London Charity Fundraiser – Invited guests encouraged to flex financial muscle at auction [October 2007] |
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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] |
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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] |
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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] |
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Ironman Triathlon Team Races towards £10,000 Charity Fundraising Target – Three triathletes flex muscles for Hertfordshire-based MHF [June 2007] |
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“be” Spotlights Inspirational McGrath in “Ice Man Cometh” Travel Feature – AXA PPP healthcare’s Spring 2007 membership magazine published [May 2007] |
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McGrath's 24 Hour Dubai Accessibility Endurance Challenge – Media to make charity donations in return for findings [May 2007] |
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McGrath Supports MDC’s 2007 Nationwide Art-Based Educational Project – Exciting Young Pavement Artists Competition Kicks-Off [April 2007] |
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Balder F290 Enables Man & Machine to Reach Beyond – Trusting relationship with power chair gives freedom, mobility and independence to McGrath [April 2007] |
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BBC2’s ‘READY STEADY COOK’ TV Show Helps Fulfil Three Muscle Dreams – DMD boys meet Ainsley, Leslie and Paul on the set [Feb 2007] |
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Special New Year Message from Mr Mole – Muscular Help Foundation thanks Mr Mole and Modus Creative for their generous donation [Jan 2007] |
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McGrath speaks at Master Innholders 14th Annual Hotel GM’s Conference – “Doing it Differently” in London at The Dorchester Hotel [Jan 2007] |
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McGrath meets Commissioner Vladimír Spidla in Brussels – Eurostar to European Commission and back in 12 hours [Jan 2007] |
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Inaugural Online Auction Raises Over £5000 – One or more Muscle Dreams can now be planned and delivered says charities delighted Chief Executive [Dec 2006] |
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Intrepid Polar Adventurers McGrath & Cope – see launch of NorthStar Database at Science Museum’s Dana Centre in London [Oct, 2006] |
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GMTV Lorraine Kelly Sells Herself – inaugural online MHF charity auction aims to raise £10,000 for Muscle Dreams [Oct 2006] |
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Making the Impossible Possible – Feature article in ANLP Rapport Magazine reveals how McGrath achieved polar goal with life coach intervention [Sept 2006] |
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Scottish Youngsters Inspired to Live Their Dreams – Scottish TV reporter Karen Greenshields interviews 8yr old Ben Brawley and McGrath [Sept 2006] |
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McGrath Heads North to Inspire Young Scots – Inspirational adventurer to address Glasgow schools & clinicians at 7th Scottish Muscle Network Conference [Sept 2006] |
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In conversation with MICHAEL McGRATH |
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PUPILS FLIGHT OF A LIFETIME RECEIVES UNIVERSAL MUSCLE SALUTE - A 7 year old pupil enjoyed a helicopter flight to school |
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BUSINESS SUPERBRANDS TRIBUTE EVENT - McGrath is truly living proof that ability [and disability] is as much in the mind as it is in the body. He presented with humour and humility, an inspiration to disabled and able-bodied alike |
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CAPITAL RESOURCE CONSULTING PARTNER WITH THE MUSCLE HELP FOUNDATION - support the goals and career aspirations of people with disabilities |
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CHARITY OF THE YEAR - Lawton of Planet Gold selects pole2pole and The Muscular Help Foundation as their Charity of the Year |
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MUSCLE HELP CHOSEN AS BENEFICIARY CHARITY AT PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS DINNER - Executive Director McGrath receives impromptu standing ovation after his keynote address at 2005 Business Traveller Middle East Awards in Dubai |
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McGRATH DELIVERS EDUCATIVE LECTURE AT UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE - Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences invites polar explorer who reaches out and inspires a new generation of geographers |
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INSPIRATIONAL - McGrath delivers amazing address at Fast Track 100 National Awards Event held at Sir Richard Branson's Oxfordshire home. A tremendous success. |
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OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY - McGrath invited to deliver 2nd Alumni Lecture on 24th June as part of Public Lecture Series |
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LISTEN TO EMPLOYEES - urges MD Polar explorer Michael McGrath [HR Gateway Editorial] |
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ICE NO BARRIER - One Man's Journey To The Ends of The Earth [Motability Lifestyle] |
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TESTING THE BOUNDS OF POSSIBILITY - explicitly demonstrating the impact of executive coaching [Performance Unlimited, Press Release] |
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PERSONNEL TODAY - On top of the world |
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HILTON UK & IRELAND 2004 MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE - President recognises McGrath's inspiring keynote address in reinforcing companies 'Reach Beyond' management credo |
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McGRATH SHARES SUPERBRANDS CHALLENGE AT THE IVY - Wanted ... Professional individuals willing to endure hardship in freezing conditions; no experience necessary |
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DISABLED POLAR EXPLORER HONOURED BY THE QUEEN - McGrath invited to reception at Buckingham Palace |
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HRH COUNTESS OF WESSEX MEETS McGRATH AT 2004 BUSINESS TRAVELLER AWARDS - Hilton's disABILITY Champion attends event hosted at London Hilton Hotel Park Lane |
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DisABILITY CHAMPION - Hilton UK & Ireland Area President announces role for McGrath to help further understand disabled customers needs |
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DHL EXPRESS UK & IRELAND 2004 MANAGEMENT BUSINESS REVIEW - Senior Managers stand and applaud McGrath's inspirational keynote delivery that always made |
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KALEIDOSCOPE PROMOTES MOTIVATIONAL CONFERENCE SPEAKER - Kaleidoscope teams up with McGrath to support innovative teambuilding solution |
