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Jun 2020
Brothers complete virtual marathon for Harrogate hospital
Luke and Aaron Grant, from Harrogate, have successfully completed a virtual marathon to raise funds for Harrogate District Hospital.
The pair of brothers are both patients at the hospital, but didn't want to give any further details. They signed up for the 26.2 mile challenge and completed the distance over a number of days.
Several fundraising opportunities have been suspended during the coronavirus pandemic, but the virtual marathon is one initiative that can go ahead.
The boys used their at home treadmill or walked along pavements to complete the 26 miles. The boys said:
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Luke and Aaron are both pupils at Ashville College, in years seven and five, the acting Deputy Head of Enrichment said:
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