Ashley Cain was emotional after completing a 100-mile run in memory of his daughter Azaylia. The 31-year-old collapsed in tears after finishing his epic challenge, which lasted more than 24 hours, in Trafalgar Square.
Several fans had gathered to cheer him over the finish line, according to OK! Ashley's run coincided with the first anniversary of his eight-month-old daughter Azaylia’s death.
Azaylia had battled with acute myeloid leukaemia after being diagnosed with the condition at just eight weeks old. Ashley began his journey at his daughter’s memorial garden in Nuneaton and ended in London, with money raised going to The Azaylia Foundation, which was set up to support families with children suffering from cancer.
In a video captured at the end of his run, Ashley could be seen holding onto family members as he hung his head and cried in what appeared to be relief, exhaustion and ongoing grief for his daughter. An astounding £1.6 million was raised Azaylia's name within a few days of her tragic passing.
Ashley was later seen in a clip uploaded to Instagram Stories sat in a car driving home after his run, where he was able to tell his followers just how much the mission meant to him.
“Oh my god. We did it. We did it,” he said. “Honestly there was not one part of that run in the 30 hours that I thought we were going to complete it. It was that tough, mentally, physically and emotionally.
“Especially when I picked up two injuries as well but you know what? We powered through, we believed and we got across the line.
“The team was absolutely amazing and we did what we set out to do. Thank you for all of the love and support. Azaylia, I love you, I miss you and I hope I made you proud today.”
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