Southwick boy sets fundraising record after third Worthing Family Mile at RUN-FEST
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Eastbrook Primary Academy pupil Hector Downes was raising money for Ferring-based charity Wadars Animal Rescue.
Pat Downes said her grandson had set a record by beating his targets for the past two years, raising £139 at the run in April.
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Hide AdShe added: "Hector completed the Worthing Family Mile for the third year running, raising much-needed funds for local wildlife charity Wadars.
"He completed the run in 10 minutes 10 seconds, even though he was suffering with a nasty cold and also recovering from a nasty knee injury sustained at school, which needed stitches."
Wadars said Hector was a 'remarkable young supporter' with 'admirable dedication'.