A mother and her young son from Weston-super-Mare have raised hundreds by taking on the Big Virtual Challenge’s 50-mile ultra-marathon in just two weeks.
The Big Virtual Challenge challenges Weston Hospicecare supporters to run, walk or skip a half-marathon, a full marathon or a 50-mile ultra-marathon to support the work of the charity.
Zelah Ellis and her son Wilfred, aged 1, have already smashed the ultra-marathon as part of the challenge to support the hospice and have almost raised their £250 fundraising target.
Wilfred has walked much of the distance, with the help of mum and a pram.
Zelah works at the hospice and says it’s been a great way to support the hospice while keeping mentally well during the coronavirus lockdown.
She said: “It’s been really exciting to take part in The Big Virtual Challenge, particularly with Wilf.
“Nothing feels better than setting yourself a goal and working towards it. It has given my son and me something to do, safely, during the lockdown.”
Once supporters complete their first distance, they have the option to sign up again to take on another distance and therefore winning another medal and so on.
The pair have covered more than 80 miles already and have set their sights on completing all three distances to surpass 89.3 miles to secure all three medals within the original 30 consecutive day period.
They have until Monday 4 May to complete their own self-set challenge.
Zelah continued: “This will be Wilfred’s first medals, so I thought so long as it is safe to do so, why not keep going to get all three!
“We have created #TeamMummyandWilf and as a mum, I am so excited and proud of what he has achieved.”
To join Zelah and Wilfred by taking part in the big virtual challenge, supporters can register by visiting https://bit.ly/BigVirtualChallenge.
Alternatively, supporters can leave a donation by visiting the pair’s JustGiving page by visiting https://bit.ly/teammummyandwilf.
Stay tuned to our social media channels for updates on their progress!