Southwick boy sets fundraising record after third Worthing Family Mile at RUN-FEST

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.

She 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'.