EXCLUSIVE: Channel 4’s television audience sunk to a record low in May amid a painful period for the British broadcaster, which is cutting costs as it navigates a cratering ad market.
31.05.2023 - 15:41 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Austin Hill crossed the finish line yesterday (30 May) in his month-long trek. The seven-year-old has walked a mile or more every day in May in memory of his dad, Mark.
To the cheers of family, friends, and staff he ended his feat at Dr Kershaw's Hospice in Royton, Oldham, where his dad was cared for.
In 2021, Mark was diagnosed with bowel cancer and tragically the teacher, who worked at Radclyffe School in Chadderton, died on December 30th last year.
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But inspirational Austin has been determined to pay tribute to his father and say thank to you to those who helped him. He walked to raise funds for the hospice where Mark spent his final days.
The Hospice brought last Christmas forward so he could spend precious special time with his dad. His treks with his best friend, Ollie Tighe, have raised £1,561 for Dr Kershaw's and £3,092 for Bowel Cancer UK. Find out how you can donate below.
Adele Doherty, Kershaw's Chief Executive, said: "I’d like to say a huge thank you to Austin and his best friend Ollie. It was fantastic to welcome them to the Hospice, and it was amazing to see them finishing their fundraising while being cheered on by our team.
"Our staff and volunteers go above and beyond, and the reason they do it is because of inspirational people like Austin. His dedication to his challenge and to our Hospice means so much to our patients and their families." After the Manchester Evening News first covered Austin's story, an extra £450 was donated to Dr Kershaw's online.
Austin's mum, Karen, 44, said: "I'm so proud of him. He keeps saying to me now we have raised money 'will the scientists be able to get people well and look after them now'. He
EXCLUSIVE: Channel 4’s television audience sunk to a record low in May amid a painful period for the British broadcaster, which is cutting costs as it navigates a cratering ad market.
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