A rowing challenge held in memory of a much-loved Winchester businessman has raised more than £5,000.
The fundraiser, held on August 28, honoured Winchester businessman Liam O’Sullivan, 43, who died suddenly from acute cardiac failure.
He founded and ran GH Property Management Services Limited, building the company from home before it grew to manage estates around Romsey.
After his death, his brother Ciaran organised the challenge to celebrate his life and support causes he cared about.
Staff at GH Property Management Services completed a 100-mile rowing challenge, covering 161.281km on the machine, a figure linked to Liam’s date of birth, plus 69km on an exercise bike.
A spokesperson for the event said: "Liam O'Sullivan will never be forgotten by his friends and family. A kind, caring and loyal person, taken too soon from us.
"Not forgetting his four-legged sidekick Winston, who we also miss, but know that they belong together."
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The money will help buy a defibrillator for the business park where GH is based.
Any extra money will go to Diabetes UK and St Francis, causes close to Liam’s heart.
Liam was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in his early twenties, making Diabetes UK a particularly meaningful cause for his family and friends.
Liam was also devoted to animals and shared a close bond with his dog Winston, who died at the same time as him.
Ciaran O’Sullivan and the family thanked everyone who supported the event.
They also thanked The Fitness Hut for providing equipment, along with everyone who attended, donated or helped make the day a fitting tribute.
The £1,500 target was enough to buy a defibrillator, but the appeal has already raised more than £5,000.
The fundraising page remains open for donations towards the defibrillator and chosen charities.
For the GH Property Management Services team, the challenge was especially poignant as they honoured Liam’s legacy by completing it in his memory.
Liam’s legacy lives on through his family, friends and the business he built.
His memory will also live on through "the lives a defibrillator may one day help save, and the charities that were close to his heart."
To donate, visit the fundraising page for Row for Liam, or click here
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