Apprentice electrician Luke Taylor running 100km to raise money for Telethon

Apprentice electrician Luke Taylor has completed his mammoth 100km run for Telethon.

Mr Taylor took off from Rockingham early Saturday morning destined for Perth, before running back to the Rockingham foreshore to raise funds for sick kids.

The 27-year-old crossed the finish line at exactly 6.12pm — 14 hours after he took off and with a distance of just over 100km covered.

Born premature at just 624 grams, he spent months of his infancy in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Mr Taylor said the life-saving equipment funded by Telethon gave him a chance at life.

Now he wants to help other young kids live healthy lives by fundraising his run through the suburbs.

“I honestly couldn’t thank Telethon enough. Without the funding through Telethon, my life could be very different. I’m forever grateful and I hope to give back and raise as much money as possible to help other children like me,” Mr Taylor said.

While jogging past supporters in Rockingham on Saturday morning, the 27-year-old didn’t let the gruelling task ahead of him get in the way of putting on a big smile.

By 3.55pm, he had already clocked 85km and was on his way back to Rockingham.

Mr Taylor, who plays footy for Kwinana and has been working with a trainer to prepare for the run, has urged as many people to get down to Baskin-Robbins at the foreshore for when he crosses the finish line.

Funds raised will go to Telethon and charity Running for Premature Babies.

Telethon is asking all West Australians to “Challenge Yourself” and raise funds for the WA kids who face unthinkable challenges every day of their lives.

Visit telethon7.com/challenge to sign up.

Mr Taylor is aiming to raise $7500. Donations can be made via my.fundraising.telethon7.com/fundraise-for-telethon-2024/luke-s-100km-run-1.