TEN YEAR OLD AIMS TO WALK 185 MILES OF THAMES PATH TO RAISE £50.000 FOR CANCER RESEARCH
Ten year old Ellis Kent and his dad Matt from Hampton are walking the entire length of the Thames Path – 185 miles from the source of the river to the Thames Barrier, through Richmond and Teddington and aiming to raise £50,000 for Cancer Research UK.
They are due to pass through Teddington on September 1 on Day 14 of the challenge.
If Ellis completes the walk, he’ll become the youngest known person to ever finish the Thames Path end-to-end in a single continuous challenge, a world-record-level achievement for a child!
The challenge is deeply personal for Ellis and Matt.
Three years ago, Ellis lost his much-loved granny, Barbara Sutherland, to pancreatic cancer.
Barbara was a huge part of Ellis’s life – always cheering him on, encouraging his adventures, and reminding him that he could achieve anything he set his mind to.
Walking the Thames Path is their way of honouring her memory while raising money for research that could help other families facing cancer.
Supporting Cancer Research UK means supporting hope – hope for earlier diagnosis, better treatments, and more time with the people we love.
The challenge also has a strong connection to the borough, as Ellis lives in Hampton and goes to school in Teddington – and they’ll be passing through their home area on 1 September.
Matt said: “This challenge is personal for us. Three years ago, Ellis lost his much-loved granny, Barbara Sutherland, to pancreatic cancer. Barbara was a huge part of Ellis’s life — always cheering him on, always encouraging his adventures, and always reminding him that he could achieve anything he set his mind to.
“Walking the Thames Path is our way of honouring her memory while raising money for research that could help other families facing cancer. Supporting Cancer Research UK means supporting hope — hope for earlier diagnosis, better treatments, and more time with the people we love. Donate now to help us reach our £50,000 goal.”
There are a number of ways to support Ellis’ challenge:
- Donate through JustGiving
- Follow the challenge on Instagram
- Catch them as they pass through the borough on 1 and 2 September
Find out more about the challenge and Ellis’ story.
See more here: Source to Sea — 185-Mile Thames Path Challenge for Cancer Research UK