A Farsley youngster is cycling from Leeds to Liverpool in a bid to raise money for a charity aiming to end bed poverty.
Jesse Carlill, 11, is looking to cycle 127 miles from Liverpool to Leeds in aid of charity Zarach, which ensures children get the restful sleep they need and lifting them out of bed poverty.
Jesse has already exceeded his target and is now aiming to raise £1,000.
He said: “The trip will take five to 10 days and I will have to sleep at different places along the way. It will be hard but worth it.
“I am raising money to donate to Zarach because many children are going to sleep hungry and cold without a proper bed of their own and without enough sleep the children can’t learn well.
“Poverty is a real problem that has a significant effect on a child’s education. By providing something to eat and a good night’s sleep, Zarach hopes to give every child an equal chance to learn and succeed at school.”
Jesse’s journey starts on 16 August, and he aims to finish in Leeds on the 20th. His crowdfunder can be found here.
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