Epic Run Sam nearing the end of 2,500 mile run
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4:56pm 24th May 2012.
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Skipton’s Super Sam is about to finish his Epic Run.
Sam Boatwright has almost completed his challenge of running 50 miles a day for 50 days – that’s 2,500 miles – to raise money for Help for Heroes.
So far he’s raised £12,500 for the charity which provides direct, practical support to military personnel who are wounded, sick or injured in the line of duty.
Sam’s journey has taken him from Blackpool, up through Scotland and back down the East Coast of England; All the way down the country, across the South Coast and back up through Wales.
He’ll return to Skipton on Saturday and finish at the Rugby Club at 1pm.
Sam spoke to Stray FM as he nears the end of his challenge:
To sponsor Sam for his Epic Run, visit his fundraising page here.
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