By Katherine Turner
Popular Farnley Academy PE teacher Sam Hallas has travelled to Tanzania to complete an Ultra Marathon challenge to raise vital funds for local food banks.
Mr Hallas will be running five marathons over five days, clocking up a total of 2,220km. As part of his challenge he will be running part-way up Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. He will be rising to almost 6,000 metres in elevation, travelling through nature reserves.
With a target of £1,250, Mr Hallas is raising funds for Leeds North and West Foodbank. Their aim is to relieve poverty and hunger. They help prevent housing loss, mental health problems, family breakdown and much more. At the time of writing Mr Hallas has raised a massive £1,160.07 which is 93% of his target.
The Farnley Academy has wished Mr Hallas the best of luck for his trip and are providing students with daily updates of his progress and have arranged activities based around the challenge for students to complete during lessons.
If you would like to donate you can find a link to his page here.
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