This Hartlepool fundraiser is running 5 miles a day for a month to help others - and he's only 13!

Stevie Weldrake is half way through his challenge. He is out on the streets of Hartlepool each morning with his dad Marty, 42 to raise money for Miles for Men and both his dad and his mam Michelle, 41, are massively proud of his efforts.

Michelle said: “He loves to do things for charity and Miles for Men have been there for him so he wanted to do something in return.”

Marty said: “I think what he is doing is amazing. He is doing five miles a day for four weeks and he is feeling great. He was inspired by the man who ran for Miles for Men in a full fireman’s kit.”

That man was Liam Lewis who, in May, raised well over £7,000 after completing a 19-mile run in his full kit.

Now Stevie is performing his own charity heroics and hopes to raise £300.

Stevie’s family, which also includes his sister Shakira, 18, an apprentice hairdresser, are also hugely proud of his other achievements.

While he is doing the charity challenge, Stevie is a kick boxer who trains five days a week at the moment and is the World, European, British and Five Nations champion.

Miles for Men founder Micky Day thanked Stevie and added: “He is an amazing young talented gent, a hidden treasure of Hartlepool and hopefully he gets the support he deserves.”

Stevie has reached 70 percent of his target and people can make a donation here.

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