A GRANDDAD is walking his seventh long-distance challenge as a thank you to the charity that helped save his grandson’s life.
Muppett, from Eccleshill - who changed his name by deed poll - is raising funds for the Children’s Liver Foundation.
Amos, 7, was born with a rare liver condition known as Billary Atresia and when he was 9-weeks-old had a seven hour operation to save his him.
The operation was a success but it is likely that he will need a liver transplant at some stage in the future.
This week Muppett is walking 200 miles from Bowness on Windermere to Whitby in 9 days, walking the entire length of the Dales way and Ebor way, as well as sections of the Coast to Coast walk and the Esk Valley Way.
To donate, contact Muppett on muppett@cnet.org.uk or go to justgiving.com/M-Uppett4
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here