Brave Derbyshire schoolboy, 6, pledges to cycle 100 miles for NHS

Six-year-old Taylor Marsh, of Shirebrook, has embarked on the challenge because he wants to help doctors and nurses in their battle against coronavirus.

The pupil at Park Federation School in Shirebrook was determined to do his bit, and told parents Craig and Danielle that he would cycle 100 miles in 10 days.

Craig said: “We were over the moon when he said he wanted to raise money for the NHS, to do something so selfless and for such a worthwhile cause, and to have the idea at such at a young age, is fantastic.

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“We’re so proud of everything he is doing.”

Craig added: “He obviously understands that he can’t go out properly to school or to play with friends, because of what’s happening.

“We show him all the brilliant things people are doing for the NHS and he asked if he could do anything so we said why not do a bike ride because he loves being on his bike.”

Taylor’s challenge began on Sunday, May 3.

“We split the rides between myself and his mum,” Craig said. “So one day I will be with him then the next her, and so on.”

Danielle added: “My little boy wants to help to save the world! He’s seen all the great things people have been doing to fundraise to help the NHS and said he really wanted to help.”

Visit Taylor’s JustGiving page to make a donation