A pair of local teenagers have been praised for their amazing fundraising efforts after walking a marathon through Biddulph to raise money for a deaf children's charity.

Poppy and Alyssa walked 26 miles in aid of the Stoke and North Staffordshire Deaf Children's Society, and raised an incredible £500 in the process.

The marathon was split into three parts, with the final part being a leg from Biddulph to McDonald's in Congleton for a well-earned meal at the end of their challenge.

The charity's chair, Justine Louise, said they were "extremely grateful" for the girls' efforts.

She said: "I'm the chairperson of a local charity - Stoke and North Staffordshire Deaf Children's Society.

"I would like to share an amazing story with you of two local teenagers, Poppy and Alyssa, who decided they wanted to make a difference and give something back.

"Poppy and Alyssa love walking their dogs together and wanted to set themselves a challenge for half term.

"They came up with the idea of walking the distance of a marathon to raise money for a charity and, having hugely benefited from the work of the SNSDCS as a family with two deaf children, it was a great opportunity to give something back.

"The marathon was broken down into three chunks, with the final day being a walk from Biddulph to McDonald's in Congleton for a well earned feast!

"The girls received huge support from the community and managed to raise £500.

"As a small charity we are extremely grateful for their kindness. Thank you Poppy and Alyssa, this will make a huge difference to lots of deaf children and their families."

To find out more about the charity, visit their website here.