A dad-of-three is running the Manchester Marathon in 2026, raising money for Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity along the way.

Jamie Beet, 39, is a police officer who lives in Sheffield with his wife and three children: Jacob, Jemima and Benji.

Jacob, 12, has Down’s Syndrome, which has meant that the family have relied on Sheffield Children’s Hospital throughout his life.

Mr Beet described the hospital, which is only a short drive from their home, as a “safety net” for them.

He said: “If Jacob ever needs anything, we know he’ll get the right care, and they’ll look after us too.”

To support a charity, marathon runners aim to raise a suggested £325 but Mr Beet set a personal goal of £500.

So far, he has raised nearly double his aim through donations from friends and colleagues who know what the charity means to him.

Jacob has had numerous operations and lengthy overnight stays at the hospital.

Mr Beet said: “We’re big advocates of showing what Jacob can do.

“We’re really proud of him and what he can achieve.”

Sanj Gupta, Clinical Lead for ENT at the Children’s Hospital, said that donations go towards necessary research, medical equipment and facilities for improved extensive treatment.

A recent addition to the Children’s Hospital is its state-of-the-art helipad, which has already seen over 50 landings in its first year.

Mr Gupta said that a large amount of funding for the helipad came from the charity.

He said: “The hospital relies on people being generous.

“We really notice it. We think it’s invaluable.”

On his JustGiving page, Mr Beet said that donations make a “huge difference”, often supporting parents on long hospital visits, with services that often go unseen

He wrote: “These include the playrooms and entertainment that keep children occupied and give exhausted parents a much-needed break.”

Mr Gupta said: “We’re very grateful to people like Jamie.”

There is still time to support Jamie’s marathon. Click here to donate.