Teesside boy running 100 miles across 100 different football clubs
Bohdi Cartwright is raising money for three charities who support his brothers
A boy from Teesside's running 100 miles across 100 different football club pitches for his two brothers who have a life-limiting condition.
Bohdi Cartwright from Redcar, and a Middlesbrough fan, started the challenge in January and is hoping to finish by the end of this year.
His brothers have Cockayne Syndrome and he's wanting to raise £6,500 for Amy & Friends, The MFC Foundation and The Teesside Family Foundation, who have helped supported them.
Bohdi's mum, Laura, said: "They're not going to live very long lives but these charities have done a lot to support his brothers over the years so Bodie likes to give something back every year. We're just over £6,000 at the minute so it would be lovely to get £6,500 by the end of the year.
"He always wants to give back. He loves the challenge. If we're going somewhere, we'll look and we'll see if there's any clubs nearby. We're actually going to Japan in November so we're already planning, hopefully, to run a club while we're in Japan. When we were in the Midlands, he did five in one day. He was just an absolute trooper. He's amazing.
On their fundraising page, it said: "I LOVE football. I love playing it, watching it, supporting it, and enjoyment football brings to people. I also absolutely adore my big brothers, Cohen and Indie. They both have Cockayne Syndrome, a life-limiting condition. They can’t walk and find it hard to communicate, and over time they will lose their sight and hearing — but to me, they’re still my daft, amazing brothers. We argue, laugh, play football together, and go on adventures. I’m happiest when I’m watching my favourite team, Middlesbrough, with my brothers by my side.
"Over the years, many incredible charities have supported my brothers and our family. Amy & Friends are very close to our hearts — they help us every day and have created a wonderful community of families affected by Cockayne Syndrome. The MFC Foundation supported my family before I was even born by helping create an accessible garden so my brothers and I can play football together every day. The Teesside Family Foundation helped us raise money for Cohen’s electric wheelchair, giving him the freedom to explore the beach, woods, and all kinds of different terrain independently."
You can also follow along on their Facebook page.