Teenager cycling 150 miles for the NHS

Joe Hughes from Littleborough

A Littleborough teenager is raising money for NHS charities – by cycling 150 miles over 30 days.

Since starting on 8 May, Joe Hughes, 13, has so far raised over £400, and has cycled around 56 miles so far.

After initially aiming to raise £250, he decided to increase his target after hitting it in just one day.

He said: “I am raising money for the NHS so that I can help fund the amazing work that they are doing during this difficult time, so that they can continue to treat people with Covid-19 and other illnesses that people are dealing with.”

Joe is tracking his progress using a Fitbit fitness watch and app, and uploading maps of his routes onto his crowdfunding page.

His dad, Adam Dawson, said: “His family are incredibly proud of him and the determination and resilience he has shown throughout his challenge.”

To support Joe in his quest to raise money for the NHS, please visit:

• www.gofundme.com/f/cycleforthenhs