Leo Fleming

The journey

As I approach the final day of my February challenge, I’m just shy of 300km, all of which has been run in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. When I first set out on this journey, the goal felt distant and the road ahead long. Running 10km a day for the entire month seemed like a monumental task, but I’ve learned more than I could have imagined along the way.

The physical battles have been relentless. The wear and tear on my muscles, the blisters, and the constant fatigue have tested my limits every step of the way. Some days, it felt like my body was begging me to stop, but I pushed on, knowing that each kilometre counted, not just for me, but for the children and families that Great Ormond Street supports.

Mentally, it’s been equally challenging. There were days when the thought of another 10km felt impossible. Some mornings, the motivation was hard to find, and I had to dig deep to keep moving forward. But with each passing kilometre, my determination grew stronger, as did my appreciation for the incredible people who have supported me on this journey.

To everyone who has donated, shared my updates, and sent words of encouragement, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your support has been my fuel on the days I struggled the most. I couldn’t have done it without you.

With just one more day to go, I’m filled with gratitude and pride. Thank you for being part of this challenge and for making a real difference.

1 more day. 

I’m running 100km in February for GOSH Charity! 

I’m challenging myself to run 200km this February to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity).

Childhood is special. It should be a time of joy, wonder, curiosity and fun. Of making friends, making mistakes, and growing into the adults we become. But it’s also fragile, and sometimes all too brief.

That’s why Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity raises funds to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer. For the children from all over the UK who are treated by Great Ormond Street Hospital every day, for children with rare or complex illnesses everywhere, for this generation and all those to come. Because no childhood should be lost to serious illness.

And with every kilometre I run, and every pound raised, we’ll be helping to give seriously ill children the best chance and the best childhood possible.

Please help me to achieve my goal by giving whatever you can; no amount is too small to make a difference.