Ready, steady … wait for lockdown … go! Shaun (10) runs 10km run in memory of his dad

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Ready, steady … wait for lockdown … go! Shaun (10) runs 10km run in memory of his dad

Having waited for more than five months to complete his 10km charity run, Shaun Mayall (10) has finally undertaken the challenge and raised over £5,000 for Suicide Bereavement Support (SBS). The schoolboy from Cockermouth sadly lost his dad, Andy, to suicide in 2014 and decided to honour his memory by challenging himself to run 10km in December. Lockdown, however, put paid to his plans and the youngster was forced to delay.

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10-year-old Cockermouth boy recognised by the Prime Minister for outstanding efforts in raising suicide awareness

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10-year-old Cockermouth boy recognised by the Prime Minister for outstanding efforts in raising suicide awareness

Shaun Mayall (10) from Cockermouth (Cumbria) has been recognised by the Prime Minster, who has honoured him with the Points of Light award. The schoolboy from Cockermouth sadly lost his dad, Andy, to suicide in 2014 and decided to honour his memory by challenging himself to run 10K. Andy’s birthday would have been on 20 February, making the Prime Minister’s recognition this week even more poignant.

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Shaun (10) smashes the £3K barrier in memory of his dad

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Shaun (10) smashes the £3K barrier in memory of his dad

Having set out to raise £101, Shaun Mayall (10) has now blown the doors off and raised more than £3,000. The schoolboy from Cockermouth sadly lost his dad, Andy, to suicide in 2014 and decided to honour his memory by challenging himself to run 10K on Thursday 10 December.

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10-by-10: Shaun’s 10K running challenge in memory of his dad

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10-by-10: Shaun’s 10K running challenge in memory of his dad

Shaun Mayall (10) from Cockermouth sadly lost his dad, Andy, to suicide in 2014. One day when Shaun was dwelling on how much he missed his dad at school recently, his teacher, Mrs Winter at Fairfield Primary, asked him if he’d thought about doing something to celebrate the memory of his dad. Shaun was inspired and spent the October half-term brainstorming ideas, eventually settling on a plan to run 10K.

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