Teenager is on the treadmill to success for inspirational cousin

Morgan Phoenix is running 150km throughout February to show support for her cousin Max Kerekes, who suffers from a severe form of epilepsy called Dravet Syndrome.

The 17-year-old is running on her treadmill at home to raise money for Epilepsy Action.

She said: “I had the idea to start fundraising for Epilepsy Action as Max suffers from a severe form of Epilepsy called Dravet Syndrome.

“Max and his family have been isolating to protect him from contracting Covid-19.

“This has been really difficult for them as Max usually enjoys trips out and since lockdown began, Max has been unable to leave the house.

“I began running on my treadmill during the first lockdown as a mechanism to help me cope with my anxiety, and since then it has become a real passion which I wanted to use to raise

money for such a worthwhile charity.”

Morgan, who lives near Stanley Park, is studying mental health at Blackpool and The Fylde College.

She says she is in awe of her 27-year-old cousin Max, who lives in Bury, and hopes to raise £500 in aid of Epilepsy Action.

She added: “I want to complete this run as Max goes through so much, and he is a real inspiration to me.

“Max continues to inspire me on a daily basis as he overcomes many hurdles, and I am in constant awe of his resilience.”

Morgan aims to run 5.35 km daily, over the course of February, to reach her target of 150 km.

Epilepsy Action is a charity that works to raise awareness and understanding of epilepsy.

It offers advice, a network of support groups and also funds research projects.

To support Morgan’s run, visit https://uk.gofundme.com/f/morgans-run-for-max

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