A disabled man, who has completed 2,600 metres on his walking frame for the NHS, has more than doubled the money raised after his heroics were featured on kentonline.

Sam Cory, who has cerebral palsy, finished his challenge to complete 100 metres every day for 26 days on Thursday.

When KoL featured Sam’s story on Monday last week, Sam had raised £751, but since then the figure has risen and is now £1760 – and counting, as donations are still coming in.

Every step was a painful struggle for Sam, with each 100 metres taking him up to 10 minutes to complete. He went out in all weathers – sunshine, rain or wind – to complete his daily challenge in Hardy Road, St Margaret’s, where he lives with his grandparents, Henry and Pam Williams.

Sam, 31, is an Arsenal supporter, and he wore his Gunners’ shirt and hat for his last 100 metres. He was watched by Pam and Henry, mum Michelle Smale, who lives in Folkestone, and friends and neighbours.

Sam wanted to help the NHS because he is aware of how reliant we all are on the emergency services during coronvirus lockdown.

He chose 26 days because 26 miles is the marathon distance, so he felt April 26 would be an appropriate date to start his challenge.

After finishing on Thursday, Sam said: “I wasn’t sure about the challenge at first because I haven’t done anything like this before.

“Now I have done it I am a bit tired out and a bit overwhelmed with all the attention, but I really am grateful to all the people who sponsored me and I am glad I did it.”

Grandmother Pam said: “Sam has overcome many difficulties in his life and has tackled each one with determination and his can-do attitude.

“He loves nothing more than helping and pleasing others and wakes up every day ready for the next challenge. Every day we are proud of him and all he has achieved.”

Anyone wishing to contribute to the fund can still do so by visiting Sam’s JustGiving page at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sam-cory1