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Sept 2020

Charity

Harrogate boy to cycle 100 miles for Henshaws

Published: 21 Sep 2020, 09:00 BST

by Suzannah Rogerson

Ewan Clarkson says cycling is his "passion". He is using his hobby to raise money for Henshaws through the Henshaws Hundreds initiative.

A 10-year-old from Harrogate will start a 100-mile cycling challenge today to raise funds for Henshaws.

Ewan Clarkson is a keen cyclist and wants to use his hobby to help others.

He will split the distance over three consecutive days, cycling at home on an electronic bike. During training, Ewan said he has watched TV "to keep me going".

He said:

"I've been on the indoor bike building it up - over the past few days I've been doing 50km.

"Cycling is my passion. When I was little I went round the garden and the arts and craft centre which I loved. I wanted to raise money for them because how they help disabled people is amazing."

Ewan's initial fundraising target was £100 but by Friday he had already raised more than £240. To support him, click here.

Ewan often cycles with his dad, Ian Clarkson, and his parents were always supportive of his pledge. Ian said:

"We've always told him it's not a race - it's about getting the distance done. When he saw the challenge he wanted to do it straight away.

"He knows he can do the distance as long as his legs don't give up. He's taken his training seriously and he was determined. I think he's ready."

The Henshaws Hundreds challenge is a new fundraising initiative launched by the charity to raise vital money. It has experienced shortfalls this year which it attributes to coronavirus and the lack of charity events taking place.

Gemma Young, Henshaws' fundraising manager for Yorkshire, said:

“Launching at the start of National Eye Health Week on September 21, for 10 whole days we are challenging supporters to do ‘your hundred, your way!’

"Inclusivity really is at the heart of this challenge. It’s possible to cover your chosen distance in a wheelchair, using a walking frame, walking on your hands, or by running, walking swimming or cycling.”

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