Hartlepool youngster on course to complete 101 mile bike ride for Alice House Hospice

Kind-hearted Hartlepool youngster Joshua Moir-Young has got on his bike during lockdown to ride the equivalent distance to Gretna Green in Scotland for a great cause.

Published 5th May 2020, 14:51 BST

Updated 7th May 2020, 12:18 BST

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The 12 -year-old Dyke House Academy pupil is cycling 10 miles a day to complete the 101-mile challenge and has raised just under £1,300 so far for Alice House Hospice.

Joshua wanted to do something to keep fit whilst school was closed, but after talking to neighbour Deb Robson, who works for Alice House, he decided to raise much needed funds for the patient care services which the hospice provides.

He started on April 29 and is due to finish on Friday, May 8.

Joshua Moir-Young out on his bike in Hartlepool as he rides 101 miles - the equivalent distance to Gretna Green - for Hartlepool's hospice.

Joshua Moir-Young out on his bike in Hartlepool as he rides 101 miles - the equivalent distance to Gretna Green - for Hartlepool's hospice.

Joshua said: “I am so shocked at how much money I have raised so far. I only expected to raise around £100.

“Everything has been so exciting. I even got to go live on Greatest Hits Radio yesterday to tell them what I’ve been doing.

“I really hope I can do Alice House proud.”

Joshua’s dad Phil Moir-Young works for Exwold Techonolgy, a contract chemical processing company on Brenda Road, who are long term partners of

Joshua calls by Exwold where his dad works and who are supporters of the hospice.

Joshua calls by Exwold where his dad works and who are supporters of the hospice.

the hospice and his mam Jodie has been supporting him throughout his fundraising.

She said: “We’re so proud. He likes to be on his computer so for him to come up with this idea and see how hard he has worked is astounding.”

Both are very proud of Joshua’s achievements.

He has also inspired his two younger cousins to start fundraising for Alice House.

Greg Hildreth, deputy fundraising manager at Alice House said: “Massive thanks to Joshua on his amazing fundraising success, as well as his ongoing physical challenge.

“What a great example to other young people of something really kind and positive to do during a time that is difficult for everyone, especially those affected by incurable illnesses.

“Thanks also to all of his supporters for their generosity and good luck to Joshua for the remainder of the challenge – I am sure you will smash it!”

To support Joshua, visit https://www.facebook.com/donate/852314721941044/

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