Ellie is taking on an incredible challenge to raise money for Diabetes UK.

She’s set herself the goal of running the equivalent of a half marathon in a truly unique way—by completing 2km every hour, on the hour, for 11 hours straight! Starting at 7am and finishing at 5pm, this will be a long and demanding day, but Ellie is determined to see it through.

She plans to take on this challenge during the Easter holidays on Tuesday 14th April, pushing herself both physically and mentally to achieve something amazing.

This cause is especially close to Ellie’s heart. Her dad, Mark, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was just 2 years old. Since then, Ellie has been passionate about supporting those living with diabetes and helping to make a difference.

By taking on this challenge, Ellie hopes to raise vital funds to support the important work of Diabetes UK and improve the lives of people affected by diabetes.

Any support you can give would mean the world—thank you for helping Ellie make a difference!

Updates!

7am: Ellie set off on the dot, completing the first loop with Daddy, all done in 12minutes, great start! Total just hit over £700, incredible boost to start the day!

8am: Looping on the roads with Mummy, Ellie was determined to keep ahead of Mummy, all done in 10minutes, set for breakfast number 2!...The total has climbed already!!

9am: Ellie first friend, Zara, arrives to accompany her on the run, a solid 12mins loop in the woods, past the wild garlic:)

10am: road loop with Zara again so she can see the full experience! bit of rain now but smiles still on their faces!

11am: Ella has arrived, they are off into the woods again!

12pm: More friends have arrived to accompany Ellie on a route through the woods, she's showing no signs of slowing!

1pm: back into the woods, Thomas along to join in!

2pm: Just Ellie and Thomas, looping on the roads, still finding incredible pace, shes doing so well!....lots of jelly babies have been eaten...shes now starting on the rice crispie cakes (aswell as the olive spread on toast, cheese straws, sausages rolls....the day anything goes!!)

3pm, we are set, only 3 to go!!

Number 9 completed with Elspeth on the road loop, she looks like such a pro! Only 2 more to go, this is incredible to watch!

4pm, the last loop on our local street, most of the children who live of the road have come out to join in too! incredible support for the neighbours, we are so close to finishing this now! fundraising total up to £915, amazing!!

5pm, the final lap, woodland loop with Mummy and Daddy. Sent off with a cheer from the street, legs starting to tire but she was so determined!! Starting the lap on £998 raised

The final corner saw Ellie met with a big cheer from our neighbours, incredible!

She tipped over to £1028 during the run! what brilliant timing!

A huge thankyou to everyone who has supported Ellie on this amazing challenge!