A PHILANTHROPIC teenager is giving his charity work a modern twist by filming his fundraising efforts so supporters can see first-hand every moment that they have sponsored.

Cameron Luke Barlow is collecting money for homeless charity, Crisis, by running, cycling or swimming an impressive 50 miles in 50 days. The 19-year-old, of Long Bank, Walney, believes that no one should be on the streets, and he is putting his words into action by taking on the tricky challenge of a mile a day for 50 days.

The challenge can be completed anywhere in the UK, and Mr Barlow hopes to complete his final three miles in Liverpool, Manchester and London, as well as taking a trip to the Lake District. He is recording all his journeys along the way to spread the word and encourage generosity from the general public.

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Mr Barlow said: “Through the promotional videos and blogs, I want to raise awareness for the charity, and raise as much money as I can.”

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Mr Barlow works on the events management team at Abbey House Hotel and Gardens, but still finds time in the morning or evening to fit his admirable fundraising around his job. The challenge has been set by the 50-year-old charity, Crisis, which fights hard to help those living on the streets by supplying them with the life skills necessary for turning their lives around.

On the road to completion, Mr Barlow is now approaching the half-way mark in his challenge.

He hopes that his fundraising will support the individuals who work for Crisis, as well as raising as much as he can for the homeless.

He said: “This challenge fits around my working life. It fits around me. It is fundraising massive amounts throughout the UK for the Crisis charity, which supports getting people off the streets.

“Not only do they help people get back into homes, but they give them life skills, classes in Maths, English, Technology and ICT, even things like cooking.

“These people work around the clock, even Christmas day sometimes, offering their time which I think is absolutely off the scale.”

Mr Barlow is on the road to completing the challenge, and donations can be given here