A FATHER of three, from Crediton, is running at least a mile every day of 2022 in aid of the Children’s Society.

Ryan Doyle, who attends St Swithun’s Church in Sandford and Holy Cross in Crediton, said he had wanted a new challenge after running the London Marathon last year.

He said: “As a father of three with a strong faith, the Children’s Society and its work to battle child poverty (something I care deeply about) was an obvious focus for any fundraising I can achieve.”

The minimum that Ryan will run each day is 1.6km (one mile) but there will be a number of larger runs mixed in, including half marathons.

Although Ryan hasn’t set himself a fundraising target, he’d like to raise around £1,865, which is £5 for every day of the year.

Just £5 would also pay for a hot meal, shower and living essentials for a young person who has run away from home.

Jess Meale, Community Relationships Manager for The Children’s Society in the South West, said: “We’re so grateful to Ryan for supporting our charity.

“It’s a mammoth task he’s taken on and everyone at The Children’s Society is cheering him on!”

You can follow Ryan’s progress on his Instagram page: @phoenixdoyley.

If you’d like to sponsor Ryan, please visit his Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/RyanRuns365 .