AN 11-YEAR-OLD has battled the rain, wind and snow to raise more than £1,000 for cancer research.

Amelia Hales, from Prestatyn, took on the challenge of completing two kilometres on every day of February.

Mum Natalie, a lung cancer nurse at Glan Clwyd Hospital, said the idea came about after her daughter asked questions about a TV advert that said Cancer Research UK was struggling for donations during the coronavirus pandemic.

Amelia, who attends Ysgol Glan Clwyd, posted on her JustGiving page: “I know that lots of people get poorly from cancer and it changes their lives forever. My mum is a lung cancer nurse and looks after lots of people that have cancer so I know how sad this can be. I also know how important research is as she tells me about all the new treatments that save peoples lives.

“We were watching TV and saw an advert that said because of Covid, cancer research hasn't had lots of money from fundraising like they normally do which is why I'm doing this covid-safe run!”

Since beginning on February 1, she has kept up with the challenge and has been joined at times by mum Natalie.

She has raised just under £1,190 so far with support from friends, family and members of the community.

Amelia’s mum Natalie said: “I did not expect it at all because Amelia didn’t like running at all or even going for a walk.

“There are days she really doesn’t want to go but she always will without moaning.

“[The family] has loved seeing Amelia’s determination and it with everything that has gone on because of Covid she just feels glad to be doing something positive.”

If you wish to donate to Amelia’s fundraiser, visit her JustGiving page by clicking here.