Coronavirus: Ben Stokes completes first half-marathon to raise funds
World Cup Winner Stokes completed the run in one hour and 39 minutes and will donate the money raised to NHS Charities
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England cricketer Ben Stokes completed his first half-marathon on Tuesday to raise money for Britain's National Health Service (NHS) in their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
The World Cup Winner Stokes completed the run in one hour and 39 minutes and will donate the money raised to NHS Charities 'Together' and national children's cricket charity 'Chance to Shine' amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Stokes who has played 63 Tests and 95 ODIs for England completed the marathon near his home and made an appeal to fans to donate towards the foundation.
The World Cup Winner Stokes completed the run in one hour and 39 minutes and will donate the money raised to NHS Charities 'Together' and national children's cricket charity 'Chance to Shine' amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Stokes who has played 63 Tests and 95 ODIs for England completed the marathon near his home and made an appeal to fans to donate towards the foundation.
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