Loyd is challenging himself and others to raise funds for charity throughout May by taking part in 5K May.

He has decided to walk not just 5 kilometres but 10 kilometres to raise funds for Chester-based charity, Children Today Charitable Trust.

Children Today has joined Run for Heroes and hundreds of other charities following the infamous 5km running challenge Run 5, Donate 5, Nominate 5 launched by Run for Heroes during the first lockdown in 2020.

The latest challenge aims to turn the month of May into a celebration of physical activity with the #5kMay campaign. And everyone is invited to take part, whatever your ability!

Loyds mum Helen says:

Loyd, who was born five-weeks prematurely, had some minor delays in his mental development but was progressing well, until sadly at the age of six he suffered a number of seizures, resulting in brain damage.

The damage to his brain left Loyd unable to walk or talk and to this day the cause of the fits remains undiagnosed.

Over the years Loyd has slowly relearnt to walk and talk, but he is still severely mentally and physically disabled able to only walk short distances at a time and he occasionally uses a wheelchair as he tires easily.

In 2016 Loyd underwent multi-level surgery on both legs to help straighten up his legs. He also has a leg discrepancy and therefore requires a built up shoe and attends the podiatry clinic every six weeks.

Helen continues: "Children Today funded an adapted trike for Loyd a few years ago, to help him keep active and exercise regularly, so when we heard they were taking part in this challenge we were keen to get involved.

"The last year, throughout the pandemic and lockdowns, has been really tough for Loyd, as he's not been able to attend college and all his sporting activities that he loves, like football and boccia aren't on at the moment. He'd even been selected to take part in the special Olympics in Liverpool, but unfortunately that was cancelled.

"We've tried to keep busy and exercise as much as possible though and 5K May is a great opportunity to be active whilst supporting a charity that is close to ours hearts.

"Loyd's doing the challenge in stages as 5 kilometres at once would be too much for him, but if you know Loyd you'll know that he's very determined and always up for a challenge there's no stopping him!"