Walking paraplegic, Mitch Swan, has raised a massive $60,250 for spinal cord injury and has spread awareness of it far and wide by completing the world’s hardest half marathon.

Mitch and his five friends felt relieved when they crossed the Point to Pinnacle finish line after walking the grueling Hobart uphill course for over four hours.

Their efforts have all been for the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation, which has been an inspiration to Mitch since he broke his back in 2008. The funds will help the Foundation continue to try and find a cure for paralysis.

They have been invited to the Foundation’s Gala Dinner next March and Mitch received a personal thanks by the founder, Perry Cross.

Despite Mitch’s big personal effort, he cannot believe the amount of community support he has received.

“A huge thanks to all of our sponsors and our family, friends and the broader community that has supported us, whether that’s through donations or getting behind our social media.

“We set the bar high for ourselves and wanted to do the best job we could for the Foundation and we are very happy with how it has turned out,” Mitch says.

Mitch and friends are still soaking up the marathon but plan to put their minds together again soon to find their next challenge.

You can still donate at mitch-swan.raisely.com