A RUNNER has raised more than £5,000 for St Giles Hospice.
The charity challenge saw James Lewis cover 430 miles as he ran from the Eiffel Tower in Paris to Rugeley.
The 24-year-old took on the fundraiser to honour the care his late father received at the hospice.
No stranger to pushing himself in the name of the Whittington-based charity, James’ past fundraising efforts include a 24-hour blindfolded run and the Three Peaks Challenge.
He said:
“Every time I do these challenges, I learn new things – it’s a good way for me to understand my limits, learn lessons along the way and fundraise for a fantastic charity.
“I finished the challenge in Rugeley, but it was important to me to stop off at St Giles Hospice on the way there – and the volunteers and staff gave me a fantastic welcome.”
Sam Colclough, senior events officer at St Giles Hospice, said:
“We’re just so incredibly proud of James. Watching him take on such an immense challenge with so much determination and heart has been nothing short of inspiring.
“It’s a true testament to his strength and character. We’re all in absolute awe of what he’s doing.”
