‘It’s not happy-clappy’: the extraordinary story of Speedo Mick As a musical about him opens at Liverpool’s Royal Court, Michael Cullen tells of hope, heart – and hitting rock bottom The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2025
Six-year-old climbing 12 mountains for ‘poorly children’ takes on final hike Oscar Burrow is to climb Ben Nevis on May 29. The Independent UK · May 26, 2023
Speedo Mick reveals devastating 20 year addiction that drove him to £1million walk The fundraiser has opened up on his 20-year battle with addiction which prompted him to walk 6,000 miles in his pants Daily Mirror · May 4, 2023
Speedo Mick finishes final challenge at Land's End after raising £1 million The Evertonian has completed a four-month walk from John O'Groats to Land's End Liverpool Echo · May 1, 2023
Speedo Mick says he has made ‘amends’ after raising £1m with last challenge ‘I put everything into that. I’m emotionally, physically and mentally drained,’ the fundraiser said of his four-month walk down the country. The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023
Speedo Mick praises ‘amazing’ support approaching final day of mammoth challenge Michael Cullen, more commonly known as Speedo Mick, is nearing the end of his four-month walk from John O’Groats to Land’s End. The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023
Boy, six, tackling climbing challenge opens holiday lodges for ‘poorly children’ Oscar Burrow is climbing 12 of the highest mountains in the UK to raise funds for Derian House Children’s Hospice. The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023
Speedo Mick thanks people for their support as he passes 500-mile mark The charity fundraiser was walking from Runcorn to Northwich on Monday Liverpool Echo · Feb 20, 2023
Charity fundraiser Speedo Mick walks through Dumfries and Galloway in just his swimming trunks Michael Cullen, known as Speedo Mick, reached Moffat and Lockerbie at the weekend in his “final ever stomp” Daily Record · Jan 31, 2023
Charity fundraiser Speedo Mick thanks Scots for support as he arrives in Glasgow So far, over £75,000 has been raised for his final stomp for The SpeedoMick Foundation as Mick plans to hang up his blue trunks to spend more time with his loved ones. Daily Record · Jan 27, 2023
Famed fundraiser Speedo Mick braves freezing temperatures as part of latest trek Everton fan Mick Cullen, more commonly known as Speedo Mick, did not let -3C temperatures stop him in his tracks on Friday. The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023
Speedo Mick makes it to the top of Ben Nevis in just his swimming trunks Fundraiser Michael Cullen reached the top of Ben Nevis in his signature blue Speedos. He plans to raise more than £1million for charity before hanging up his trunks. Wales Online · Jan 17, 2023
Speedo Mick praises ‘magical’ public support ahead of final fundraising stomp Everton fan Michael Cullen, more commonly known as Speedo Mick, plans to hang up his trunks for good after one last challenge. The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022
Speedo Mick ready to hang up his famous trunks after one last 'epic stomp' This might be be Mick's final 1,000 mile walk, but it won't be the end of his charity work Liverpool Echo · Dec 27, 2022