Great result for this band of helpers and the Leeds charity they support

By Sally Burton
Published 29th Jul 2020, 11:45 BST
Group of youngsters who took on the Emmaus challenge to raise funds for the charity's workGroup of youngsters who took on the Emmaus challenge to raise funds for the charity's work
Group of youngsters who took on the Emmaus challenge to raise funds for the charity's work
A group of young people rose to the challenge set by a Leeds charity and piled up pounds to boost its vital work.

The six volunteers, aged six to 14, signed up to the Emmaus Big Marathon Month virtual fundraiser at the start of June, then went on to raise £1,200.

Their challenge was to walk, run or cycle the distance of a marathon throughout the month while raising funds for the charity

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Twins Charlotte and Aimee Wright, aged nine, from Crossgates, took part with their older brother and sisters.

Charlotte and Aimee said: “We liked doing lots of walking and did two marathons in the end.