Hastings boy running to raise money for cancer charity in memory of relatives

Six-year-old Marley Mann, has been running all through the month of February to raise money for Cancer research in memory of his Great Grandfathers.

By Andy Hemsley

Published 1st Mar 2021, 14:35 BST

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Marley, who is a pupil at Sandown Primary School, on The Ridge, lost Great Grandfathers James Mann and Brian Astell to cancer recently.

He has already topped his £300 fund raising target, having raised £480 so far.

Marley’s mum Jessie said: “He has been running, walking and jogging two miles everyday throughout February.

If you want to support Marley from Rye Road, Hastings in his efforts you can visit his Facebook donation page at www.facebook.com/donate/1253201275077103/

Cancer Research UK says its fund raising has been affected by the Covid pandemic and that it needs help to get back on track. The charity funds important research into cancer treatments. For more visit www.cancerresearchuk.org.

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