A TEACHING assistant from Blackburn aims to raise £8,000 for charity.
Raja Aslam ran the 26.2 miles in October around Blackburn and the surrounding areas, after the London marathon was cancelled.
The cash will go to Africa to build two water wells in a small village and provide residents with clean drinking water.
Primary phase teaching assistant at QEGS, Raja said: “I’m very proud to have completed my first ever marathon and all was going well until mile 18.
"I then got cramp in four different parts of my legs but I was determined to complete the run. The celebrations at the finish line were a lovely surprise from my local community and made it all worthwhile.
"It was a moment full of love, emotions and happiness and is something I will never forget."
To support Raja’s fundraising, please click here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/raja-aslam20
Are you a charity champion? Email your details to simone.okane@newsquest.co.uk.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here