7-year-old completes 40 mile walk to raise funds for poorly children

Harvey Goodman has raised more than £21,000 for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital through JustGiving.

A seven-year-old boy from Manchester has walked a total of 40 miles and raised more than £21,000 for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and his cousin Zak, who is currently being treated there.

Over the weekend (1st and 2nd April) hundreds of people gathered as Harvey Goodman walked for a total of 16 hours to complete the 40 mile walk that he set himself, from Alder Hey Children’s Hospital to Old Trafford Football Stadium.

His cousin Zak showed his support and appreciation for Harvey’s efforts by cheering him on at the starting line, walking several miles alongside him and embracing him on completion of the walk.

Manchester United Legend Sammy Mcllroy, members of Golborne Sports Club, the Leigh United and Leigh RUFC teams, as well as his headteacher, teachers, friends and family members joined him at various points along the way, which according to his mum Naiomi was a real boost for Harvey.

This was Harvey’s second fundraising challenge, having previously raised almost £8,500 for his school playground by walking more than 16 miles from Stockton Heath Primary School to Old Trafford.

Harvey came up with this fundraising challenge himself in response to hearing the very sad news that his cousin Zak had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.

Naiomi Goodman, Harvey’s mum commented: “I’m so proud of Harvey and what he has achieved for Zak and Alder Hey.

“The support and encouragement he’s had over the last two days has been amazing. I’d like to thank everyone who has donated to his JustGiving page. He’s raised such a lot of money, which will help so many children and their families.

Pascale Harvie, President and General Manager of JustGiving said: “We’re in awe of super-star Harvey. At just seven-years old he’s walked 40 miles over two days and raised an incredible amount of money for Alder Hey and his cousin Zak, which I know will be hugely appreciated.”

Sammy Mcllroy, Manchester United Legend said: “What a little champion Harvey is! His drive and determination throughout this walk has been amazing and the fact he’s raised such a lot of money along the way is incredible.”

To donate to Harvey’s crowdfunding page visit: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/harvey-2-oldtrafford

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*All figures quoted include GiftAid and are accurate at the time of releasing this press release.

Figures quoted relate to fundraising activity on JustGiving only. JustGiving is one of many fundraising platforms that people can choose from when fundraising for events such as the London Marathon.

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