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| Huddersfield Station cat Felix to 'run' 5k for charity | Huddersfield Station cat Felix to 'run' 5k for charity |
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| A railway station cat is taking part in a 5k fun "run" to raise money for a children's charity. | A railway station cat is taking part in a 5k fun "run" to raise money for a children's charity. |
| Felix, who shot to fame when she was named Huddersfield Station's Senior Pest Controller, has taken on the challenge in support of Fairy Bricks. | Felix, who shot to fame when she was named Huddersfield Station's Senior Pest Controller, has taken on the challenge in support of Fairy Bricks. |
| Her "run" started earlier although railway staff said she had been taking breaks by "lying down in the corridor". | Her "run" started earlier although railway staff said she had been taking breaks by "lying down in the corridor". |
| She has already raised more than £2,500 for the charity which supplies Lego kits to children in hospital. | She has already raised more than £2,500 for the charity which supplies Lego kits to children in hospital. |
| Felix's progress is being monitored via a GPS tracker in her collar, which allows the distance she has covered to be measured. | Felix's progress is being monitored via a GPS tracker in her collar, which allows the distance she has covered to be measured. |
| Andrew McClements, from TransPennine Express, said: "The challenge has got under way, she's doing well but I'd be surprised if she covers 5k by Christmas because she's being lying down in the corridor." | |
| Dozens of people have wished Felix good luck in her challenge on a Facebook page set up in her name. | Dozens of people have wished Felix good luck in her challenge on a Facebook page set up in her name. |
| 'Pawlympic challenge' | 'Pawlympic challenge' |
| Shirley Mitchell wrote: "Good luck Floofy for the 5K - make sure your personal trainer is nearby for paw massages and energy boosting treats. I don't care if you're not able to manage it, just look at how much you have raised simply by being so pawsome, that's a big enough achievement for one fabulous kitty." | Shirley Mitchell wrote: "Good luck Floofy for the 5K - make sure your personal trainer is nearby for paw massages and energy boosting treats. I don't care if you're not able to manage it, just look at how much you have raised simply by being so pawsome, that's a big enough achievement for one fabulous kitty." |
| Emilie Froge sent well wishes from her and her cat Jack Sparrow from Rio de Janeiro. | Emilie Froge sent well wishes from her and her cat Jack Sparrow from Rio de Janeiro. |
| Barbara Blackie posted: "Best of luck for your Pawlympic challenge Fifi - we're all rooting for you." | Barbara Blackie posted: "Best of luck for your Pawlympic challenge Fifi - we're all rooting for you." |
| A Lego model of Felix has been built by the charity to mark the challenge. | A Lego model of Felix has been built by the charity to mark the challenge. |