An elderly man, 85, is walking 1,000 miles to raise money for Whipps Cross Hospital after his sister’s life was saved when she contracted Covid-19.

Peter Murray, from Walthamstow, is now reunited with his 87-year-old sister Margaret (also known as Madge) as she recovers at home with her brother by her side.

Mr Murray became Madge’s live in carer after she had a heart attack four years ago and he has some help looking after her with visits from daily carers.

He called the staff at Birch ward in the hospital who looked after Madge “wonderful people” and thanked them for saving her life.

At first he decided to walk five miles a day around Walthamstow to raise money for the hospital, but has increased it as lockdown restrictions ease to 10 miles a day.

He has already surpassed the fundraising target on his Go Fund Me page and has raised nearly £3,000.

He asked for 1000 people to donate £1 each, but he has already raised over £2500. Peter said that after he’s completed his goal, he “might even walk around the world”.

To help support Mr Murray, visit his GoFundMe page here.