REDCAR grandpa Stan Barron raised money for some of the most sick children in the country by taking part in The Great North Run on Sunday.
Mr Barron, 62, ran in his fifth Great North Run - in his best time of 2hrs 5mins - on behalf of Zoe's Place Baby Hospice. The Hospice is based in Liverpool but takes referrals from all over the country. It is unique as it is the only hospice that looks after seriously disabled babies, providing respite or full care while providing support for the children's families.
To date Mr Barron has raised about £3,500 for the hospice and has pledged to continue his support.
He got into running as a means of keeping fit in his retirement. "I had time to do the training and I thought I would like to do it for this cause," Mr Barron said.
"It is a wonderful experience on the day and it is really good. I train for 26 weeks a year. At times I feel I can't do it but then I just think of the babies I am helping and I keep on going because I think I might just be getting something out of it for them.
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