Burnley schoolgirl completes challenge to run 75k in honour of VE Day veterans

A Burnley schoolgirl has completed a challenge to run 75k in May to honour the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
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And Matilda Ford actually clocked up a magnificent 77-and-a-half kilometres in the challenge that also saw her raise £453 for equipment for the NHS.

Matilda (10) finished the challenge on Sunday and is now taking a well earned rest after a month of running, walking and scootering daily.

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Mum Carrie said: "We are so proud of Matilda, she has done so well and this challenge has been a great focus for her.

Bravo to Matilda Ford (10) who has smashed a challenge to run 75k in May in honour of VE Day veterans and raise 453 for the NHSBravo to Matilda Ford (10) who has smashed a challenge to run 75k in May in honour of VE Day veterans and raise 453 for the NHS
Bravo to Matilda Ford (10) who has smashed a challenge to run 75k in May in honour of VE Day veterans and raise 453 for the NHS

"The support for her has also been fantastic."

Matilda wanted to do something to help after hearing about all the hard work of the NHS in battling the coronavirus so she decided to try and raise some money for the trust and set a £75 target.

Carrie,who is the bursar at St Stephen's Primary School in Burnley suggested a sponsored run and together they came up with the idea to run 75k in May in honour of the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

Matilda, who goes to Christ the King RC Primary School, was joined by her mum, who is a keen runner and also her dad Bart and the family dogs Honey and Pickle to spur her along each day.