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Grade 7 learner Daisy Sears spent the first term of 2020 at Union High School as one of this year’s Salisbury Exchange Students. She returned to the UK shortly before lockdown.
Look what she has been up to since:
Daisy Sears is running and cycling around 45 miles every week for two very good causes.
When 11 year old Daisy’s dad, who serves in the Army, was deployed to the Outer Hebrides at the start of lockdown to help the NHS she decided to set herself a challenge based on the distance between them.
A keen cyclist and county runner Daisy decided set herself a target of clocking up 671 miles to raise money for Little Troopers, the military children’s charity and Blood Cancer UK.
To reach her target the Salisbury Cathedral School pupil is going out every day to complete a 10K run or cycle, as well as juggling home learning.
With no exercise bike or treadmill in sight, Daisy is completing the whole challenge outside, whatever the weather.
She has even roped in some of her neighbours to join her for social distanced runs or to cycle alongside her if they can’t keep up!
So far she’s raised £1000 will be raised between the two charities.
Daisy admits its tough going sometimes but is loving the challenge.:
“It is very challenging and some days I don’t feel like going out, but I always enjoy it once I’m out there and I’m really determined to reach my target. Little Troopers is a charity that supports all children with parents in the British Armed Forces and they were an amazing support for me and my sister during times when my Dad has worked away from home, so it’s a charity close to my heart. I also wanted to support Blood Cancer UK after two family friends have been diagnosed with the disease including my neighbour Gayle, who is one of my biggest motivators on this challenge.”
Daisy’s mum, Claire, adds:
“We are so proud of Daisy. She has always been into her sport and enjoys running and cycling but even by her standards this is a huge undertaking. She’s still got a long way to go but we are behind her every step of the way and we know that she has the determination to succeed.”
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Louise Fetigan, founder of Little Troopers, said:
“We are honoured that Daisy has chosen Little Troopers as one of her charities in this incredible challenge. It’s amazing to see someone so young be so self-motivated and inspiring. We wish her lots of luck in reaching her target and we’ll be cheering her on to the end.”
You can donate to Daisy’s challenge here; uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Team/Daisy1.
