A teacher is taking on a 200km charity run.
Olly Page, from Ipswich, is running from Brighton to Ipswich to raise money for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
His fiancée Holly Fuller works as a children’s hospice nurse at The Treehouse.
Mr Page, a 26-year-old PE teacher, said: "Although I’m sure a few nerves will kick in nearer the time, I’m mainly excited at the moment and can’t wait to get started.
"I feel positive and have confidence in my ability from a physical perspective.
"By hook or by crook, my legs will get me there.
"The bigger test is going to be mentally and psychologically, when the demons kick in during the small, dark hours of the night.
"That’s when I’m going to have to dig deep.
"Having said that, I have a very special reason to keep going and will be inspired and motivated by the thought of supporting EACH.
"What I’m doing is for my own personal satisfaction, because I’ll be ticking something off my bucket list and fulfilling a personal milestone.
"However, I also want to help others by raising funds and spreading the word about what an outstanding place the hospice is."
The idea for the run, called ‘Project 200’, came to Mr Page late last year.
He has already signed up for the Brighton Marathon on April 12 as part of his training.
He is also planning a fundraising evening around Easter.
Mr Page said: "When I tell people my fiancée works at a children’s hospice, I know their first thought is death and dying.
"The Treehouse is about so much more than that, though."
He has set a fundraising target of £5,000 and hopes the challenge will inspire students at Chantry High School.
To show your support and sponsor him, head here.
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