Teen's 10-mile run a decade after crash

Charlie Graver was supported on the run by family and friends

A teenager has run 10 miles (16km) to raise money for charity a decade after he was in a life-changing car crash.

Charlie Graver was just four years old when he suffered severe facial injuries in the crash which exposed his skull and required him to have reconstructive surgeries.

Since then the 14-year-old has been doing challenges for Changing Faces, which supports those with visual differences, and had raised a total of £23,000.

Mum Kimberley Graver said the latest challenge was the "longest run" her son had ever taken on.

Charlie ran from Durham Cathedral to Chester-le-Street FC and his school before finishing the journey at his home in the town.

He said: "It's been 10 years since my car accident, I was four years old and it was a very challenging time in my life."

Charlie kept a steady pace throughout his 10-mile run

Mrs Graver said the charity had helped her family especially through its online community.

She said: "Charlie takes on all these running challenges and he is determined to get them done.

"It's the longest run that he has done consecutively. He's done absolutely amazing, never complained once."

Dad Michael Graver said his son had "smashed it" when they crossed the finish line.

"Every day he makes us proud, he kept the same pace all the way," he said.

"He has done really, really well."