Eight-year-old takes on mile-a-day challenge to support Katharine House Hospice
- Chris Shepherd
- Jan 14
- 2 min read
An eight-year-old from Staffordshire is taking on an impressive fundraising challenge this January, running one mile every day to raise money for Katharine House Hospice.
The challenge is being completed in memory of his great-grandad, who was cared for by the hospice during his final days.
Running with a purpose
The young fundraiser has committed to running a mile every day throughout January, whatever the weather. Despite cold and difficult conditions earlier in the month, he has continued with the challenge, showing determination well beyond his years.
His mum says the weather has made some of the runs especially tough, but he has kept going with one clear goal in mind: raising as much money as possible to support the hospice that meant so much to his family.
The JustGiving page includes a message written by him, along with updates on each of his runs.
A family’s way of giving back
The fundraising challenge is deeply personal. Katharine House Hospice provided care and support to his great-grandad and offered vital help to the wider family, including support for his great-grandmother while she was caring for him at home.
The family say this challenge is their way of saying thank you, while also helping ensure the hospice can continue supporting other families in similar situations.
About Katharine House Hospice
Katharine House Hospice provides specialist palliative care for people with life-limiting illnesses across Stafford and surrounding areas. Alongside medical care, the hospice also supports families and loved ones, offering emotional, practical, and bereavement support during some of life’s most difficult moments.
The charity relies heavily on fundraising and community support to continue its work.
How to support the challenge
Donations can be made via the JustGiving page, where supporters can also follow progress throughout the month and read the story behind the challenge:
As January continues, every mile completed brings the total closer to making a meaningful difference for the hospice and the families it supports.
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