Pogo power has helped one schoolboy ensure he had a spring in his step on his way to raising more than £490 for a national charity.
Max Omara, aged 10, from Oasis Academy Aspinal in Manchester arranged his own fundraising idea during lockdown to pogo jump 1,000 times in a row without stopping to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
Max’s mum, Lucy, who supported her son every step of the way was pleased to say that Max completed 1,000 bounces in 22 minutes.
On Max’s fundraising page, it reads; “The money I raise will help fund life-saving research and to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.”
The Manchester pupil originally had a target of £100, which has been well and truly smashed, the total now raised stands at £492.
Angela Sweeting, Principal at Oasis Academy Aspinal, praised Max’s heart-warming efforts and said; “We are really proud of Max and the effort he has gone to raise money for Cancer Research UK. As part of his home learning, Max was set a task of creating a poster for a charity, he then challenged himself to complete 1000 pogo jumps without stopping to raise money. This shows his level of perseverance and determination to succeed.”
Cancer Research UK pioneer studies to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. With no government funding, their progress depends on donations from the public. Last year alone, Cancer Research UK raised an amazing £540m because of the fundraising efforts from people just like Max.
Max Omara, commented on his challenge, saying; “I did it! It took me 22 mins, I thought it would take longer & my legs felt a bit funny after, but I did it! Thank you to everyone for all the donations, I still can’t believe how much I’ve raised for Cancer Research UK.”
To make a donation to Cancer Research UK through Max’s fundraising page, click HERE.