Wigan youngsters play their part in fund-raising drive for the London Marathon
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Children at Newton Westpark Primary in Leigh, took part in a mile run around their playground to fundraise for The Christie Hospital.
The whole school took part in the task, using sponsorship forms to raise their money and even received a special visit from Christie Bear.
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Hide AdThe school decided to host this event to support Michael O’ Dwyer, who is the son of their site manager and one of their year one teaching assistants.
Michael is running the London Marathon for the hospital after being diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2018.
He is currently in his fourth year of remission.
This is the third fund-raiser Michael is partaking in for the Christie- previously completing a skydive and the Manchester Half Marathon.
Michael said: “This is my way of giving back to the Christie, as without them I wouldn’t be here, they saved my life.
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Hide Ad"I’m really looking forward it. I’ve been going out with a friend as much as I can to try and get my miles in.
"I want to thank the school for getting involved and helping me with the fundraising.”
In order to run the London Marathon, you need to raise £2000 for your chosen charity.
Michael is already half-way towards his target and the school were delighted to be able to help.
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Hide AdHead-teacher Carol Whiting said: “I actually taught Michael back in Reception in my very first class.
"When he approached us, asking could we do something, we were more than happy to get involved.
"We always like to support local people especially a former pupil and staff members.
"The children have been really excited to take part, as it is been the first time we could do anything like this for two years.
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Hide Ad"We still kept the fund-raiser in our Covid bubbles to keep everyone safe.
"We asked the children to either run or walk. We had to make it inclusive due to some children having disabilities
"The children did incredibly well and we are so proud of them.”