A BROTHER and sister are set to run 100km this year in a bid to raise funds for a new play area at Warrington Hospital.

Six-year-olds Ruben and Elena Evans-Guillen will each run 100km during 2018 for Warrington and Halton Hospitals’ Making Waves appeal, which aims to raise £100,000 for a new aquatic-themed outdoor play area on the children’s ward.

The twins, from Padgate, originally took up running last year as a way to combat their ADHD.

Dad Mark Evans said: “My two are very hyperactive kids as they have ADHD, so family life is geared around doing as many activities as possible.

“In late October, we did a 5km run in north Yorkshire and they really did well - Ruben even picked up a trophy for finishing third in the male category.

“We thought it would be a great idea to continue this in 2018 and reach 100km in runs, then we learned about the Making Waves project and thought it would be incredible to raise funds for a fantastic cause.

“Even if we do just raise a few hundred quid, it will have been a great year with the family and we will have made a nice donation to the appeal.

“I’m a big believer in giving young kids confidence and opportunities, and perhaps more importantly making them aware that they are helping people.”

Ruben and Elena have so far completed around 25km of the 100km run, and are planning on completing challenges including Tough Mudder.

Mark, who will be running the 100km alongside Ruben and Elena, added: “The new play area will make a massive difference to children who are unfortunately in the hospital.

“At the moment, it’s really just an outside area with a couple of slides and a Wendy house which they can’t use in the winter.

“They’re going to do building work that will provide access for poorly kids who are bed-ridden and can’t even get outside at the minute, which really strikes a chord with me.

“We’re looking after our own kids in a way - you just hope and pray that one of your children never needs to be in hospital.

“This is important and if everyone in Warrington gave 50p, we would be able to pay for it.”

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