Family and friends, from Norfolk have taken on a challenge

Jonny Rudd, along with family and friends, took on the 10,000 Runs challenge in memory of his brother, George Rudd, who died in February 2021 after battling myeloma cancer.

The challenge, which combined George's love for cricket and Norwich City FC, saw the fundraisers run the equivalent of 10,000 cricket runs over 226km from their childhood cricket club, Norwich Wanderers, to Lords Cricket Ground.

The Norwich leg of the challenge included a special tribute to George, with the runners waving the Teenage Cancer Trust flag in his honour at Norwich City FC.

George's cricket bat was relayed from start to finish and will be burnt to create their own ‘Ashes’ for future tournaments each year to keep George’s memory alive.

The ages of the runners ranged from three to 80.

Jonny Rudd said: "Even though George had been diagnosed again with cancer in his early 40s, he never once complained.

"The only time he ever got remotely worked up with cancer was when he would walk through the children’s cancer ward.

During the challenge George’s cricket bat was relayed from start to finish (Image: Submitted)

"George always felt that he had experienced life but he could never accept that children had to go through the same battles he faced.

"It feels only fitting then that we pledge all money raised during 10,000 Runs to Teenage Cancer Trust in George’s honour."

Debbie Jones, relationship manager for East Anglia and London at Teenage Cancer Trust, said: “We are incredibly proud that Jonny and his family chose to fundraise for Teenage Cancer Trust.

“This support means so much to everyone here at the charity, and the money raised will be truly life-changing for so many young people with cancer.

"We can’t thank them enough.”