CORONAVIRUS - York and Selby children run 'half way around the world'

Schoolchildren across York and Selby are halfway through a charity challenge  - 'run around the world'.

Starting at the beginning of May, all 24 schools who are part of Ebor Academy Trust set off to run, walk, cycle or wheel the 40,000 kilometres across the planet.

As at today (19 May) they have collectively travelled 21,000km –  or 13,000 miles - the distance from here to Fiji.

Ebor's chief executive Gail Brown:

"We've got to maintain momentum and try to encourage others to help us if we are to succeed.

There are many physical and mental benefits of being active and keeping fit.

Regular exercise combats stress and helps you sleep at night.

We've had a fantastic response from some really enthusiastic pupils and their parents and carers.

We set up a JustGiving page to raise funds for the NHS and our target of £750 was easily beaten in the first week – it currently stands at £2,105."

The virtual route across the world is updated on the trust's website twice a week.

Starting from York Minster, the children "travelled" to Belgium, across Europe, through Greece, Dubia, India, China and Australia. 

“This is proving to be a worthwhile and fun event and we hope our pupils, members of our school communities – and anyone else who might want to join –  are enjoying their big adventure and a great exercise in teamwork.”

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