Qatar student to run 100 miles in 100 days in kids’ cancer appeal

An eight-year-old student in Qatar is hoping to run 100 miles in 100 days to raise funds to buy toys for children undergoing cancer treatment at Hamad General Hospital.

Just over a week into his endeavor, Finn Froud, who is in Year 4 in Doha College’s Al Waab campus, has already raised more than QR10,000 (GBP1,950) – far exceeding his initial target of GBP 300 (~QR1,600) according to his online fundraising page. Donations are still coming in.

To avoid the worst of the heat, Finn gets up early to run at 5:30am before school, or does his runs later in the afternoons. He has been joined by friends, family, his teachers and supporters from organizations across Qatar as he attempts to keep the challenge going.

His appeal has also given him a chance to explore Doha, as he runs past the state mosque, around Aspire Park and at the Doha Rugby Club, as well as various compounds since he began the challenge on May 14.

Speaking to Doha News, Finn said he was inspired to take up the feat after several family members and friends were affected by cancer.

“Some people in my family had cancer and my cousin had leukemia. I wanted to do something to help them,” he explained, continuing: “When my cousin was in hospital in Scotland, he had lots of toys to play with, but I heard that children in hospital in Qatar don’t have too many. So I thought I would raise money to buy them some, to cheer them up.”

Original article by Lesley Walker

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Qatar student to run 100 miles in 100 days in kids’ cancer appeal