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Young Bristol rugby fan runs 700km for grandmother's hospice

Family photo Toby with his grandmother and another womanFamily photo
Toby's grandmother June (left) died aged 67

A young rugby fan has run more than 700km (434m) to raise funds for the hospice that cared for his grandmother.

Eleven-year-old Toby ran 1km (0.62m) for every point conceded by Bristol Bears during the rugby season.

He has raised more than £19,000 for St Peter's Hospice in Bristol.

"Nanny" June died of cancer in February 2020 aged 67. "My Nanny would think what I've done for her is amazing, and I know she would be very proud of me," Toby said on finishing his final 10km.

"It's been a really good challenge and I am going to miss all the support I have been given," Toby added.

Toby outside St Peters Hospice
Toby's final 10km run started at St Peter's Hospice

He completed his final sponsored run from St Peter's Hospice building in Brentry to the Bristol Rugby ground at Ashton Gate earlier.

Thanks to Bristol Bears' inconsistent season, Toby has clocked up countless miles since he started running last September, once completing 52km (33m) in one week.

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St Peter's Hospice baked Toby a cake to congratulate him on his achievement
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Toby initially aimed to raise £150 for the hospice
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