Terrington St Clement 13-year-old Alfie Coe set to run 105km for Cystic Fibrosis Trust after little sister’s diagnosis

A teenage boy is set to run 105km to raise money for the charity following his little sister receiving a life-changing medical diagnosis.

Alfie Coe, 13, from Terrington St Clement, will be running 3km daily during his school summer holidays to raise money for the charity.

His two-year-old sister, Delilah, lives with cystic fibrosis, a life-limiting condition that requires constant management including daily medications, physiotherapy, monthly hospital visits and annual tests.

Inspired by her bravery, Alfie wanted to do something to support others like her and help with research and medication.

His mum, Shanice Burch, is supporting him throughout and set up the fundraiser on his behalf, and says she is “so proud” of all of her children.

“Teenagers get a bad rep, so it is nice for him to want to do something for his little sister,” she said.

The original target was set to £200, but 67 donations later, Alfie is at more than £1,300.

Alfie said: “ I’m wanting to do this challenge for my little sister, I know she goes through a lot daily for someone so small, and I’m incredibly proud of her. She’s such a cutie and I’ll love her forever.

“I’m hoping the money I raise will help support her along the journey.”

When asked about the money raised, Shanice told the Lynn News that she “couldn’t believe it.”

Shanice added that Alfie, who believes the challenge will be “easy”, is sporty and enjoys playing football.

He is constantly inspired by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust’s slogan, “we're uniting for a life unlimited”, and can be heard reciting it all the time.

Those wanting to support Alfie’s fundraiser can donate to his GoFundMe page here.

Reporting by Nash Cooper