George Mathias is an 11 year old lad from Eccleston who is raising money for Alder Hey Hospital.
His little brother James was born seven weeks premature, spent five days in a coma and was close to death. Thanks to the staff at Alder Hey hospital in Liverpool, he made a full recovery.
George was so grateful, he wanted to find a way to help the hospital treat other children. His dad Richard told him if he came up with an idea, he’d help make it happen.
George decided to run a mile for every month James had been alive, thanks to the doctors and nurses at Alder Hey.
So far George has raised over £55,000 in sponsorship and from auctioning off signed t-shirts he has received from well-known supporters including John Bishop and Steven Gerrard. A specially-heated cot for premature babies in the Special Care Baby Unit has been purchased using some of the monies raised so far.
George has won a few awards along the way as way including Pride of St Helens and the prestigious Pride of Britain Awards.
George’s Dad, Richard said “George has re-set his target and is aiming to run the distance of a marathon for every year he has had James, so that’s 208 miles.”
“We’ve kicked off 2018 with some great runs with Dermot O’Leary, Michel Roux, Naga Munchetty and Sam Quek, and there are plenty more on the way.”
“We are also looking to do a run at Saints in the next few weeks so as many people as possible can join George on a run. He just wants to raise as much money as possible to say thank you to Alder Hey for his little brother”
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Mile 117
On Saturday 10th February, George completed his 117th mile, this time with Dermot O’Leary. The run took place in Primrose Hill, London.
Great run today with the brilliant @radioleary . He was so nice & he pushed us to run to the very top of Primrose Hill. All Dermot really wanted to do was to answer the 10 question challenge faster than @benshephard .Video coming soon! All my other vids on https://t.co/Q4Gh3SaaZZ pic.twitter.com/NsE8vGhZdY
— George Mathias (@RunWithGeorgeUK) 10 February 2018
Dermot O’leary nominated Davina McCall to run with George in the future.
Goals On Sunday
On Sunday 11th February, George had a great day in the Sky Sports studio for Goals on Sunday with his pals Ben Sheppard and Chris kamara, along with Brighton’s Glenn Murray.
Brilliant to be back with my amazing celebrity supporter @benshephardofficial and @chris_kammy with Brighton’s Glenn Murray at Goals on Sunday @skysports. Had a brilliant day. Right, time for the next run. A prize for anyone who guesses who it is…..??? pic.twitter.com/lcktNLHMlq
— George Mathias (@RunWithGeorgeUK) 11 February 2018
Thanks so much for inviting us all today Ben. We had the best time. Hope to see you again soon and thanks for being just the best supporter of #runwithgeorge ??
— George Mathias (@RunWithGeorgeUK) 11 February 2018
Mile 118
On Monday 12th February, George completed his 118th mile, this time with legendary chef Michel Roux Jr. The run took place in Battersea Park, London.
Lovely morning for a run at Battersea Park with legendary chef @michelrouxjr .I asked him if he ever gets a takeaway. He said NO CHANCE!! Video coming soon! #runwithgeorge pic.twitter.com/OAbVdVi18W
— George Mathias (@RunWithGeorgeUK) 12 February 2018
Thanks so much for taking the time to support me Michel, I appreciate it so much
— George Mathias (@RunWithGeorgeUK) 12 February 2018
Michel nominated Masterchef judge Monica Galetti to run with George in the future.
Mile 119
On Wednesday 14th February, George completed his 119th mile, this time with BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty. The run took place around Salford.
A fast and freezing cold run around Salford with @BBCNaga from BBC Breakfast today. She’s a serious runner!! new videos coming soon, so stay tuned!! All my vids are on https://t.co/Q4Gh3SaaZZ and click on “videos” Thanks everyone for your brilliant support!!
George ??? pic.twitter.com/jG7Q0fLT78— George Mathias (@RunWithGeorgeUK) 14 February 2018
Naga nominated BBC 5 Live’s Rachel burden
Family time in London
It’s not all run, run, run.
Mile 120
On Friday 16th February, George completed his 120th mile, this time with gold medal Olympian Samantha Quek.
Thanks to the fantastic @SamanthaQuek for running with us today. She was really cool and even let me try on her Olympic Gold Medal. It was so heavy! Thanks for nominating @themichaelowen to run with me next. Hope you can do it Michael!! #runwithgeorge pic.twitter.com/XvwWIesbac
— George Mathias (@RunWithGeorgeUK) 16 February 2018
Great work George – big questions though how was Sam’s quick fire tekkers? #runwithgeorge https://t.co/RZfPFWX8gr
— Ben Shephard (@benshephard) 16 February 2018
Samantha nominated footballer Michael Owen to run with George in the future.
Hi @RunWithGeorgeUK. I would love to run with you next.
Thanks @SamanthaQuek for the nomination. #runwithgeorge https://t.co/GYWXD32RQa— michael owen (@themichaelowen) 17 February 2018
What does 2018 hold?
There are some big plans for 2018, in the video below some of George’s running mates wish him all the best for the year ahead!
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