Lanarkshire mum conquers walking challenge in aid of deaf children's charity

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A Strathaven mum has conquered a fundraising challenge to walk 310,000 steps in October for the National Deaf Children's Society.

Lisa Sultana completed the challenge on Monday, October 31, walking an average of 10,000 steps each day.She achieved the total distance through a combination of early morning and post-work jogs around her local area, and chasing after her very active two-year-old son Louis.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Primary school teacher Lisa, who lives with husband, Joe, was inspired to take on the challenge for the National Deaf Children's Society because her daughter Lucy, four, became deaf as a result of contracting meningitis earlier this year.The family has been receiving ongoing support and will soon be attending British Sign Language classes from the charity.The mum has smashed her fundraising target, with over £450 raised to date, and hopes to reach £500 for the charity, which supports the UK’s 50,000 deaf children and their families.

Lisa told Lanarkshire Live : “I wanted to raise awareness of this fantastic charity. "They have been a huge support to my family since Lucy was identified as deaf in February.“Lucy asked me every day if I’d done my steps.