She added: “People were cheering him on along the seafront and it was fantastic. “When I agreed to AJ doing the fundraiser, I forgot I would have to go along with him. “But he spurred me on all the way and it was a lovely way for us to spend some time together as well.” AJ initially set himself a target of raising £110 for a charity close to his heart. Banner - the youngster was well-supported throughout his fundraiser However, he has now accumulated close to five times that amount and the youngster has already set his sights on another challenge.