A POLICE Constable raised more than £5,500 in 30 days, after running daily half-marathons.
PC Ian Milbourne completed his final leg of 393 miles on Thursday, June 30 in efforts to fundraise for charity Amy and Friends.
The organisation supports children living with Trichothiodystrophy (TTD) – a rare genetic condition which affects PC Milbourne's son Cameron.
The charity hosts a yearly conference, bringing families together and offering life-changing support.
PC Milbourne said: "This is something I never thought I'd be able to do as I wasn't ever a keen runner."
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"But, after going to the yearly conference Amy and Friends hosted, I knew I needed to do something to raise money for them as they changed our lives, and enabled Cameron to meet other children just like him, which he'd never been able to do before."
When 10-year-old Cameron was first diagnosed, he was only one of approximately 200 children in the world with an official diagnosis.
"It was actually Cameron who challenged me to do this, and it's been so hard and there's been times I wasn't sure I could keep going, but his enthusiasm and excitement is what got me across the finish line," PC Milbourne said.
Crossing the finish line in Wylam, PC Milbourne's efforts were celebrated by his friends and family, with Cameron and colleagues from across the Force running the final leg with him and a crowd cheering his achievements.
He said: "Seeing everyone there cheering me on and supporting the charity was really moving, and it's been great that so many friends and colleagues have joined me throughout the month to help keep me going."
Northumbria Police's Chief Constable, Winton Keenen QPM, was one of those waiting at the finish line for PC Milbourne.
He said: "To run 30 half-marathons in 30 days is an unbelievable effort which requires both mental and physical strength and I congratulate PC Milbourne on his fantastic fundraising endeavours."
"Witnessing PC Milbourne complete the challenge on behalf of his son and the charity which supports him and his family was a special moment, and really does show just how dedicated and determined our officers are to making a difference, both in and out of uniform," he added.
PC Milbourne said: "It's something I'll never forget. Every penny donated helps change the lives of families and children living with a really unique and rare genetic condition, so I'm happy to help."
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