Captain Tom Moore inspires Horsham girl, 6, to take on 100 mile cycle challenge

Jessica Kirby, six, is completing the bike ride over a month, aiming to cycle three or four miles a day for her daily exercise.

Mum Sarah said: “[Captain Tom] is doing his 100 laps of the garden. She wanted to do something to raise some money for the NHS.”

Captain Tom, a war veteran, has raised more than £26 million for the NHS.

Jessica first thought about doing cartwheels round the garden but then chose a 100 mile cycle challenge.

She said: “I’m happy and excited to raise money for the NHS to help them with the virus.”

As of Sunday Jessica had ridden 15 miles and raised more than £400, well over twice her original target.

Sarah added: “I’m so proud. She’s a really kind, caring, sweet-natured girl – [she] looks after everyone.”

To donate to Jessica’s fundraiser please visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jessicas100

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