A man is preparing to run 100 miles in memory of his eight-year-old nephew.
Northumberland's Ian McAllister is taking on the Pilgrims' Ultra this September as part of a year-long series of running events to mark his 50th birthday.
The challenge is in memory of his nephew, Guy Comber, who died in 2013.
"Living in a rural area, I see time and time again how important the requirement for an air ambulance service is," said Ian.
"When my nephew, Guy, needed to get to the hospital urgently, it was actually the Sea King from nearby RAF Boulmer that transported him, but since this service has been disbanded, the requirement for an air ambulance service is more important than ever."
Ian has previously completed major fundraising challenges in Guy's memory, including running 400 competitive miles for his 40th birthday in 2016.
That challenge raised £1,773 for Newcastle Healthcare Charity.
Now, a decade later and after three ankle reconstructions, he is once again pushing his limits.
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The Pilgrims' Ultra covers the full 100 miles of St Oswald's Way, finishing at Chollerford, with a 30-hour time limit.
When asked why he chose to take on such an extreme challenge, he said: "It's to see if I can."
He aims to raise £500 for the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS).
"Once the donations and good luck messages come in, it motivates me to want to continue," he added.
The runner has set himself a target of raising £500 for GNAAS. Sponsor him and find out more via: https://www.justgiving.com/page/running-mac
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