Village Matters

Laleham boy in push up challenge for Home-Start 

12 year old Tom Hunt from Laleham, set himself a challenge back in September 2023…. Could he complete 10,000 push ups over 6 months and raise £1,000 for Home-Start Spelthorne? He started on October 1st and has persevered ever since, filming his progress and posting it on Instagram. Despite struggling with technique and strength and hurting his shoulder, he is now nearly half way through and due to the incredible generosity of many he has al-ready raised £7,000 so has set himself the challenge of getting to £10,000, £1 for every push up. How amazing! Please consider donating through JustGiving – Tom Hunt’s push up challenge – and/or he would be really grateful and motivated by anyone following him on Instagram (tomhunt_10000). He will be deleting this account at the end of the challenge. 

Mum Tina is a trustee of Home-Start, so this charity is close to the family’s heart. Home-Start is a voluntary organisation where volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to young families under stress in their own homes, thus helping to prevent family breakdown. 

For more information on Home-Start Spelthorne and the incredible work that they do, please take a look at the website: home-startspelthorne.org. 

Every £ raised will make a difference to families facing difficulties in Spelthorne as the amazing Home-Start volunteers give critical sup-port. Thank you!