Brave Charlie’s a charity hero
Michael, 39. Charlie’s siblings are Harley Allan, 15, and Lucy, 13.
But Kimberley added: “Charlie’s dedication to the challenge has been inspiring.
“He ran not one but two marathons throughout June which is quite a challenge for an eight-year-old!
“Never once did he complain. He just put on his trainers and started pounding those pavements.
“It has been an absolute pleasure running with him and coaching him along the way. I could burst with pride.”
Kimberley added: “Charlie is such a kind and thoughtful little soul and by doing this challenge he has raised a phenomenal amount of money for Changing Faces.”
“Everyday we ran a different route which we planned out each day.
“We ran around the local area in Chester-le-Street. Around the housing estates, in the woods and down Chester riverside park.”
Charlie was in hospital at the RVI in Newcastle for seven days after the accident.
He lost cartilage from his nose but he can’t have reconstruction surgery until he is older.
But he still lives life to the full and loves both football and jiu jitsu. He is also an amazing fundraiser.
Charlie was also shortlisted in this year’s Best of Wearside Awards until the ceremony was cancelled because of the coronavirus.
Becky Hewitt, chief executive of Changing Faces, said: “The team here at Changing Faces has been cheering on Charlie during his double marathon charity running challenge. He’s an absolute superstar!
“Thanks to Charlie’s incredible fundraising efforts more people with visible differences like marks, scars and skin conditions will be able to get the support they need to live the lives they want.
“Seeing Charlie out there in his Changing Faces running vest, making a difference is just brilliant.”
Anyone wanting to back Charlie’s amazing efforts should visit https://www. justgiving.com/fundraising/ charliegraver
This is not Charlie’s first fundraiser either.
This incredible boy braved all the odds to run the Mini Great North Run last year and set a fundraising target of £500.
He smashed the total and raised £3,845 for the Changing Faces charity.