Five-year-old Tony Hudgell had to have both legs amputated after suffering horrific physical abuse from his own parents.

Since those tragic early days, Tony has found a loving new family and has learned to walk with prosthetic legs.

To thank the children’s hospital for saving his life, Tony aimed to raise £500, but that goal proved too small compared to what he has already raised in recent days.

His extraordinary efforts have touched the hearts of tens of thousands of people in the UK, who have joined in the fundraising effort. In total, over one million pounds have been donated to Evelina London Children’s Hospital in just the past month.

Tony has had to learn to walk on prosthetic legs since undergoing surgery to amputate his gangrenous legs.

On the day he completed the 10km walking challenge on prosthetic legs, Tony hugged his adoptive parents – Paula and Mark Hudgell – after crossing the finish line. The special event took place in his hometown of West Malling, Kent, England, on Tuesday afternoon.

Many friends, relatives, and staff from the children’s hospital were also present to celebrate Tony’s remarkable first achievement.

His adoptive mother, Paula Hudgell (52 years old), shared: “I still can’t believe Tony’s willpower, I can’t believe it’s true. I am incredibly proud of him and what he has accomplished is truly miraculous.”

Cat Flanagan, one of the nurses who cared for Tony at the hospital, shared: “Since Tony was a tiny boy, he has captured the hearts of all of us.

“His achievements are incredible; physically, his mobility has improved so much. Now he walks much more steadily. As for the gift he gave to the hospital, we truly cannot express how grateful and moved we are by him.”

Regarding the money Tony donated to the hospital, a hospital representative said: “We will use this money to support sick children and those in special circumstances. We will ensure that the children we treat have the best possible lives, today and in the future.”

“We will start with small things like ensuring the treatment space for pediatric patients is child-friendly, and move on to bigger things like researching treatment methods, expanding departments, and investing in modern technology.”

Currently, as Tony’s story becomes more widely known, many people continue to donate to the children’s hospital fund. The number continues to grow even though Tony has spectacularly completed the challenge he set for himself.