A FOOTBALL coach travelling from Marrakech to the Midlands for St Giles Hospice has reached a £20,000 fundraising milestone.
James Lewis set off from Marrakech on 1st May with the aim of dribbling a football back home in time for the World Cup final.
The 26-year-old is now closing in on the French border having reached the halfway point of his challenge.
With 1,500km now covered, James – who is fundraising in memory of his father who was cared for at St Giles Hospice before his death – is preparing to kick on in his bid to make it back by 19th July.
He said:
"Hitting £20,000 is absolutely incredible and I am so grateful to everyone who has donated and shared my story.
"It has not been easy – wild dogs, wild boars, rock falls and sleeping under the stars, but every mile I run is for my dad and for St Giles Hospice.
"I am nearly in France and I am not stopping now."
Elinor Eustace, chief executive of St Giles Hospice, said:
"James has already shown extraordinary determination and courage – and hitting £20,000 is a fantastic milestone.
"He is over halfway home now and we could not be more proud of everything he is achieving. We cannot wait to see him walk through the door."
To donate, visit www.justgiving.com/page/jameslewis26.
