Burnley runner (12) clocking up a mile a day in a month to raise funds for Pendleside Hospice

A 12-year-old Burnley girl is using her favourite hobby to raise much needed funds for Pendleside Hospice.
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Darcey Hirst is running a mile a day for a month for the hospice in memory of her grandad Eddie who died in January.

Although her granddfather didn't use the facilities at the hospice the charity is very close to the heart of Darcey and her parents, Derren and Melanie and her older sisters, Amelia who is 16 and 20-year-old Olivia.

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Realising that charities are struggling due to so many events being cancelled due to coronavirus Darcey decided to use her running to help raise some cash.

Darcey Hirst (12) is running a mile a day for a month to raise cash for Pendleside Hospice in memory of her grandfather.Darcey Hirst (12) is running a mile a day for a month to raise cash for Pendleside Hospice in memory of her grandfather.
Darcey Hirst (12) is running a mile a day for a month to raise cash for Pendleside Hospice in memory of her grandfather.

A regular at Junior Park Run, Darcey is also a member of Clayton Harriers' juniors. A student at St Christopher's High School in Accrington, Darcey has already topped her £100 target by £8 just two days into her challenge.

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