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Ben Stokes of England runs during a networking session in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Photo by Gareth Copley / Getty Images)
The 2019 World Cricket Player of the Year Ben Stokes has run his first half marathon in an impressive hour and 39 minutes to raise money for the NHS.
On Sunday, the New Zealand-born off-roader said he would run a half marathon near his home to help NHS Charities Together and Chance to Shine.
Chance to Shine Executive Director Laura Cordingley said: “Congratulations to Ben for having a brilliant time and, most importantly, helping raise funds for the NHS and Chance to Shine. We are absolutely delighted that he wanted to help in these difficult times. “
Stokes, 28, more than doubled the amount of the charity on Wednesday (New Zealand time) by completing the 21.1 km in one hour, 39 minutes and 41 seconds.
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Three cricket friends at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst had set an initial goal for the fundraising page at £ 2,000 (NZ $ 4,100), but is now playing £ 5,000 (NZ $ 10,300).
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Ben Stokes dives to make his way when the fielded ball hits his bat and flees for four runs during the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup Final between New Zealand and England at Lord’s. (Photo by Clive Mason / Getty Images)
“That was so difficult! Please donate if you can, it’s all for a great cause,” Stokes, World Cup winner, posted on Twitter after the race, near his home in northeast England.
The UK has the highest number of deaths in Europe from the new coronavirus with almost 30,000 deaths.
