Oliver raises £1,000 for hospitals charity by cycling 400km across Lincoln and Sleaford

A seven-year-old has raised an impressive £1,000 for a hospital charity by cycling 400km in just 30 days.

Oliver Moore, from Bracebridge Heath, set a target of £400 for Lincoln County Hospital but more than doubled it with his determination and love for biking.

The challenge began over dinner, as his mother, Alannah Moore, explained: “We made suggestions of what he might like to do, and he decided on biking a big distance like 400km, aiming to get £400.

“Then he told us he wanted to complete it in 30 days—a huge aim for a seven-year-old.”

Oliver cycled routes around Lincoln and Sleaford, covering up to 25km each time.

His parents, Alannah and Mark, accompanied him, and even his one-year-old sister, Halle, joined for a short stretch.

The month-long challenge culminated at Oliver’s football club in Waddington, where his teammates cheered him across the finish line.

Reflecting on his accomplishment, Oliver said: “I enjoy bike riding and have done it since I was three years old.

“I wanted to raise money for Lincoln hospital because both my sister and I were born there. The doctors, nurses, and carers are amazing.

“I was so happy when my mum and dad told me I had got to £1,000. Thank you to everyone who sponsored me.”

United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity, which received the funds, supports enhancements beyond the NHS, such as sensory rooms at Pilgrim Hospital and teddy bears for neonatal units.

Charity manager Ben Petts called Oliver 'an absolute star and one of our youngest fundraisers’.

“Congratulations on beating your target, Oliver, and we are so grateful for the money for our charity,” he said.

The money was raised online with contributions from family and friends.