Schoolboy’s marathon effort to help Ukraine

A village primary school pupil has raised more than £1,000 for people affected by the invasion of Ukraine by taking on a gruelling challenge.
By Nick Rennie
Published 21st Mar 2022, 15:19 BST
Updated 21st Mar 2022, 15:23 BST
Oscar Smith (10) who is raising money for Ukraine refugees by running the overall distance of a marathon over many different runs EMN-220321-145713001Oscar Smith (10) who is raising money for Ukraine refugees by running the overall distance of a marathon over many different runs EMN-220321-145713001
Oscar Smith (10) who is raising money for Ukraine refugees by running the overall distance of a marathon over many different runs EMN-220321-145713001

Oscar Smith (10), who is in year six at Waltham CofE School and plays for Asfordby Amateurs U11s, is running the distance of a marathon over the month of March.

Proud mum, Charlotte, said: “He decided to do the run because he was really worried about what was going on in Ukraine and wanted to do something to help which raised money and felt like a challenge at the same time.

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“He chose the charity - the British Red Cross Disasters Emergency Committee appeal - as he wanted the donations to go to a charity he felt could make a real difference on the ground with medical supplies and essential items.”

He’s been running mainly around Waltham but also with a friend in Old Dalby and at Melton Country Park.

Go to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/oscarmarathoninamonth to sponsor Oscar.

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