Daniel Smith, a local football coach, will be running nearly two marathons in two days in aid of local charity Emily's Star.
Emily's Star is a Milton Keynes based charity that works with raising awareness of Trisomy 18, also known as Edward's syndrome. Trisomy 18 is a rare but serious condition where babies can have an extra chromosome and this affects how they grow and develop. Unfortunately, many babies with this condition rarely make it past their first birthday.
On the online fundraising page, Daniel explained why he was undertaking such a challenge as he said: "I'm Daniel from Lets Kick It, a local football coaching provider for children aged 3+ in Milton Keynes. I wanted to push myself physically to the maximum of my capabilities and in the process, I'm raising money in aid of Emily's Star, a well known and loved charity based in Milton Keynes.
"The 4/4/48 run itself is not only physically challenging (nearly 2 marathons in 2 days), it pushes those who do it to the edge, mentally... which sounds pretty fun!
"4 miles, every 4 hours in 48 hours. This will be completed 25 & 26th March where I will be sharing my live journey on our Lets Kick It Facebook Page."
Daniel then went into detail about all the work Emily's Star provide for the local and wider community, he said: "Emily's Star raise awareness of Trisomy 18 through social media, leaflets & fundraising events.
"They also provide MKUH & 20 other UK Neonatal units Emily's Gift Neonatal Boxes designed for premature & underweight babies.
"They provide memory-making activities & regular monthly stay & play sessions for their registered families who fall under the care of the Children With Complex Needs Nursing Team in Milton Keynes, all their registered children have different life-limiting & life-threatening illnesses.
"You can find out more about Emily’s Star at http://www.emilysstar.co.uk/our-story.html."
If you wish to donate to the fundraising campaign, please click here.
