Speedy six-year-old runs 50 miles to raise cash for Parkinson's UK
A COMMITTED mum and son duo have completed a 50-mile running challenge to raise money for a charity.
Six-year-old Harley Hodgson-Hease and his mum Suzi Hease raised about £130 for Parkinson's UK charity after running 50 miles in 50 days.
The 39-year-old mum said they started running together as they wanted to fundraise for the charity, being inspired by Harley’s great aunt and her close friend’s dad, who both have Parkinson’s disease.
“We decided to raise money for the charity to help fight this incurable illness,” she said.
“We have two really close people in our lives who are fighting this disease and we thought it’s the perfect opportunity to do something during lockdown.
“In the same time I wanted to find something me and Harley could do together to spend some quality time and to create a strong bond and relationship between us.
“Harley usually goes biking with his dad, so I wanted to find an activity both of us could enjoy.”
Miss Hease, of Harwich Road, Mistley said they were running about 2.6 miles around their house a couple of times a week to complete their mission.
She said: “Besides raising money for a charity we care for, it was a fun experience for us.
“We’re very proud of him, he was very dedicated.
“He was way better than me, sometimes leaving me behind, as I never ran before, but he is always running around or riding his bike.
“I think it was me who was holding him back.”
Harley is a Year 1 pupil at the Lawford CE Primary School, in Long Road.
Abbie Fairbairn, the school’s head teacher, said everyone is proud of his amazing fundraising.
She said Harley has shown he has really taken to heart the school’s values and is a fantastic ambassador for the school and his family.
“This kindness and generosity of spirit is particularly special in a time of lockdown,” she added.
“I am so glad that Harley has been able to share his achievement and how his medal to his friends in school so they can celebrate with him.”
posted Sunday July 19th