A teenager walked the equivalent of Pitsea to Liverpool in a month-long charity challenge.

Llyam Curtis, from Woodlands School, raised £500 for Prostate Cancer UK as he took on the March the Month virtual walking challenge.

The 15-year-old set himself a target of walking the distance from his home in Great Ranton, Pitsea, to Anfield, the home of his beloved Liverpool Football Club.

The Woodlands School pupil pledged to record 11,000 steps each day in March and, in doing so, smashed his initial goal.

Llyam’s mother, Susana Delgado-Curtis, is proud of her’s son’s fundraising achievement.

She said: “Llyam wanted to take on a charity event but raise funds for a charity specifically targeted at helping males.

“He always stresses about how important it is for everyone to talk about what’s going on in their life and prostate cancer is something that isn’t talked about enough.

“We have no history of anyone having prostate cancer in our family, but Llyam wanted to shine a light on the disease and help the charity.

“I’m very proud of him because not many 15-year-olds would go out of their way, particularly in these unprecedented times, to help others by raising money.

“He’s a good lad. His dad and I are overjoyed with his successful fundraising.”

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Llyam set himself an initial target of raising £500 over the course of the month, but he quickly reached that tally.

However, the teenager was not willing to rest on his laurels and upped his goal to £600, which he is on the cusp of reaching.

Susana added: “He went out every single day throughout March, whatever the weather, and did really well to reach his total of £500 so quickly.

“He has got involved in fundraisers before but not on this scale, so reaching £600 would be amazing for him.”

The Basildon Twinning Association, where Llyam is a member, has also praised the youngster.

A spokesperson said: “Llyam is a very keen sportsman and voiced his frustration at being locked down.

“He has said that keeping moving your feet helps to combat mental health issues, which is an issue close to his heart. Llyam is a credit to the community.”

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