13-Year-Old Boy Runs 100 Miles to Raise Money for Teenage Cancer Trust
Joshua Blanchard, a 13-year-old boy from St Neots, has been running 5km to 10km each day to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Joshua's challenge was inspired by his mum's Facebook page, where he saw sad stories about young people with cancer. He wants to help people his age who are affected by the disease. Despite only recently realizing he was a good runner in July, Joshua has already beaten his fundraising target of £1,000, collecting £1,020 for the charity.
Key Takeaways:
- Joshua Blanchard, a 13-year-old boy, is running 100 miles to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust, with a target of £1,000.
- He has already collected £1,020 for the charity, exceeding his initial target.
- Joshua was inspired to set the challenge after seeing sad stories about young people with cancer on his mum's Facebook page.
- He wants to help people his age who are affected by cancer, and hopes to raise more money for the charity.
- The Teenage Cancer Trust provides specialised nursing care and support to young people with cancer, with every day four to eight young people hearing the words "you have cancer".
- Joshua's father, Mark, is proud of his son's efforts and says he is doing well with the challenge.
- Joshua also enjoys boxing, having been boxing for about seven years.
- It costs £25 for a young person to see a cancer nurse, and Joshua hopes he never has to use the charity personally.
- Personal stories from young people with cancer are shared on the Teenage Cancer Trust website, highlighting the importance of the charity's work.
Statistics:
- £1,020: the amount of money Joshua has already collected for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
- £250: the estimated cost per young person to see a cancer nurse.
- 7: the number of young people aged between 13 and 24 who hear the words "you have cancer" every day.
- 13-24: the age range of young people affected by cancer who require specialised nursing care and support.
Sources:
- Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=300972037821442&id=684412241
- Teenage Cancer Trust website: providing stories and information about the charity's work
- Teenage Cancer Trust website: https://www.tctinthecity.co.uk (no specific date mentioned)