In pictures: How a town turned out to complete the 10 for Tia challenge in honour of much missed Padiham schoolgirl

Family, friends and colleagues joined teaching assistant Justine Taylor to complete her 10 for Tia challenge on Saturday.

Wednesday, 15th May 2019, 12:05 pm

10 for Tia challenge raises 2,000 Challengers prepare to set off at the start of the 10 for Tia challenge

Justine and her supporters ran 10k, swim 10 lengths and then cycled 10 miles... in under three hours!

The challenge was in honour of Tia Taggart who died last month at the age of 10. Named 10 for Tia, the challenge celebrated each year that she lived.

Justine, who works at Tia's school, St John's RC Primary in Padiham, set herself a £200 target but she raised around £2,000 which will be donated to Derian House children's hospice who helped Tia's family to care for her.

Challengers prepare to set off at the start of the 10 for Tia challenge

Challengers are ready for the off in the 10 for Tia challenge

Competitors are ready for the swim part of the challenge

Competitors are ready for the off

Three cheers for the 10 for Tia challenge day

Justine (right) and her friends smash the 10k run part of the challenge

Preparing the cut the starting ribbon to launch the 10 for Tia challenge.