Best pals spur each other on for first fundraising run

That’s exactly what seven-year-old pals Thomas Hillier and Oscar Edmondston did to raise money for the Guide Dogs charity.

The duo, from Lytham, ran their first 5k, and have raised £430 for the charity so far.

Thomas goes to Lytham C of E Primary and Oscar attends AKS.

Melissa Hillier, Thomas’s mum, said: “They are best friends and chose the Guide Dogs charity because Oscar had experience of his family sponsoring a guide dog when he was little and

more recently, Thomas’s year 3 class have recently sponsored a hearing dog; so the cause for both of them was quite pertinent.”

The pair ran from Thomas’s school on Park View Road, in Lytham, and finished on the front at Lytham Windmill.

Melissa added: “It’s a long way to run for little legs!

“It took 39 minutes in total which took into account stopping for a stitch and the dog’s toileting needs!

“They were tired at the end but absolutely elated to complete it and raise such a huge amount of money for a fantastic cause.

“The total stands at £430 and remains open for any last minute donations.”

To support Thomas and Oscar and make a donation, visit https://uk.gofundme.com/f/boys-5k-xmas-challenge?qid=c122ecd64c6a722ad742b0b372e5a1b6

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