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11-Year-Old Boy Raises Over £1,000 for Local Charity by Training for a Marathon

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Duncan Atkins Isaac Harrison, an 11-year-old student at Whitby School, has taken his passion for running to a new level by training for a marathon and raising over £1,000 for a local charity that supports children and families with hidden impairments. Harrison's journey began last year when he attended The Cinder Track Park Run, and his interest in running continued to grow as he trained with his family's support. His aim is to raise money for WHISH, a charity that provides vital support to children and families in need.

Key Takeaways:

  • Harrison has been training for the marathon since June and has been working hard to build up his stamina with interval training, strength training, and long-distance runs.
  • He has set up a GoFundMe page with a target of £1,000, but has already raised over £1,270 with two weeks to go before the marathon.
  • Harrison's family, including his parents and a friend's family, will be participating in the marathon, with his parents planning to bike alongside him to provide support and aid.
  • WHISH will be at the finish line with a banner and providing Harrison with a t-shirt to run in.
  • Harrison's family is encouraging others to participate in the marathon, either by running, cycling, or cheering him on from the sidelines.
  • Harrison's determination to raise money for WHISH, despite not directly benefiting from it, is a testament to his kind and generous spirit.

Statistics:

  • Harrison has raised over £1,270 for WHISH through his GoFundMe page.
  • The marathon will take place on Tuesday, October 28, starting at 9am at SEALIFE Scarborough and finishing at Whitby Whalebones.
  • Harrison has been training since June, with a minimum of three runs per week.
  • Helmet, hydration, food, and first aid kit estimates have been planned, and WHISH will be providing a banner and a t-shirt for Harrison.

Sources:

  • Byline: Duncan Atkins Isaac Harrison and Lucy Harrison, his mother.
  • Imagestore.jpimedia.uk, with the image captions: "Isaac Harrison on a training run with family dog Ned and, inset, a picture of his QR code for his Gofund me page." and "Isaac Harrison."

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