A GOLFING star is raising vital funds for a charity supporting disabled children by running for 26 minutes every day.

Kevin Carpenter, from Copford, had been due to run the London Marathon for Caudwell Children, a chairty which works to transform the lives of disabled children.

But after the race was postponed Kevin, a leading golf trick shot performer, decided to do what he could to help the charity.

He will be taking part in the 2.6 challenge by running for 26 minutes a day over 26 days.

The 2.6 Challenge is open to anyone of any age – the only requirement is that the activity must follow the Government guidelines on exercise and social distancing.

The initiative has been set up by the Mass Participation Sports Organisers group to fill the gap during the lockdown and raise money for charities hit by the pandemic.

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Kevin, 45, said: “Charities are desperately in need of funds in order to survive and continue the great work that they do.

“With the London Marathon still in doubt I wanted to play a small part in raising funds for Caudwell Children, so I’ve been running for 26 minutes a day with the aim of doing this for 26 consecutive days.”

Kevin has been injured for the past three weeks and without the goal of the London Marathon, had been struggling to find the motivation to start training again.

He added: “When I heard about the 2.6 Challenge, I thought it would be a great opportunity for me to get my Caudwelll Children running vest on again and help the campaign.”

And the father of three has been using lockdown to practise his new trick shots.

He said: “It’s given me the time to invent some great new trick shots.”

To donate, visit uk.virginmoneygiving.com/KevinCarpenter4