Kristen Page, from Carshalton, took on the endurance challenge to raise funds for Greenhouse Sports, a youth charity that supports young people in high deprivation communities.
This meant he ran a total of 36 miles, and did not sleep from 10am on Sunday until 10pm on Monday.
The charity’s 36-hour fundraising appeal, called For Every Future, saw every donation doubled to help children through sport and mentoring.
Greenhouse Sports smashed its £4 million target, raising £4.3 million in 36 hours.
Kristen said: “I wanted to do something that pushed me to my limits but also meant something.
“I believe in what we do at Greenhouse Sports so much.
“I’ve seen firsthand how many lives our coaches change – not just across London, but in schools close to home.
“It has a direct impact on my community.
“Knowing that each mile could help a young person build confidence and find their purpose keeps me going, even when I’m exhausted.”
Greenhouse Sports supports nearly 9,000 children each year with full-time sports coaches, who also serve as trained mentors in schools across London’s high-deprivation communities.
These coaches engage children in sport to help them stay in education, improve their wellbeing, and raise their aspirations for the future.
Local schools partnering with Greenhouse include Melrose Secondary, Shirley High, Harris Norwood, and Harris Invictus in the Sutton and Croydon area.
The For Every Future appeal finished at 10pm on Monday, November 3, with the charity exceeding its £4 million goal by £300,000.
