Chris keeps on running...raising an amazing £1,000 for Northampton care home by completing 100 miles in 24 hours

A running enthusiast has completed an amazing 100 miles in 24 hours...and smashed his fundraising target for his aunt's care home.

Chris Holmes was aiming to raise £250 for Bethany Homestead Care Home in Northampton and has ended up bringing in more than £1,000.

His proud family and parents cheered him home after he completed his amazing feat today, Saturday.

Tweeting about his amazing achievement, Debbie Holmes said: "He’s finished! Fantastic support from friends and family. Feeling sore but very very proud to have raised over £1000 for Bethany Homestead.

Explaining why he was fundraising, Chris explained on his Justgiving page that his aunt, Rita, had been a resident at the home for just over a year.

"She has learning difficulties and recently celebrated her 70th birthday. Bethany looks after her fantastically well, helps her to feel safe and, under normal circumstances, is able to keep her well occupied with lots of activities, treats and things to do.

"Unfortunately, the protective measures care homes have all had to implement since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic means that much of what the Home normally does has stopped and residents have been largely confined to their own rooms. Visits by family and friends have also had to cease.

"The home has done all it can to facilitate communication with loved ones through WhatsApp and Facetime but inevitably emotional contact and support is limited. These restrictions are likely to continue for some time even as things start to ease for the rest of the population.

"I would like to raise a small amount of money for the home to use now and post-pandemic to soften the impact of what must really tough circumstances for residents. It might be some material to deliver an activity with, a contribution towards a trip out (when guidance allows), some special food one weekend or perhaps some extra communication devices for the residents of the Home. The staff will know best how to use the funding raised."

To support his appeal, visit https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/chris-holmes-100in24?utm_term=dpqv9MG75