Tamara Ward is bringing back her 'EveryDayinMay4Dravet' campaign with a special challenge for Oxfordshire school children.

The Pride of Britain finalist has previously raised over £250,000 for Dravet Syndrome UK in the last three years.

The charity offers support to her eight-year-old nephew Dominic, and other children suffering from the neurological condition.

Ms Ward said: “Dravet syndrome is such a devastating condition.

"The charity, Dravet Syndrome UK, are an amazing source of support and have made a huge difference to my nephew Dominic and our family, and many others throughout the UK.

"Dravet Syndrome UK puts families at the heart of everything they do so finding new ways to get all the family involved in the challenge is our inspiration for this year’s #EveryDayinMay4Dravet".

Encouraging family involvement, Ms Ward with her children Max (11), Mimi (9) and Eliza (6), has helped to motivate 30 of their classmates and 15 parents at their primary school near Chipping Norton.

She will be leading a run every day within school grounds.

Ms Ward explained: “I will be leading a run every day during the week at Great Tew Primary School, which is my son and daughter’s primary school, as so many of the students have signed up to take part!”.

Oxford Mail: Pupils at Great Tew Primary School near Chipping Norton are taking part by running 2k every day

Lucy Miles, the headteacher of Great Tew Primary School, said: "We are very proud of our pupils, and their mums and dads, for taking part in the #EveryDayinMay challenge.

"It's going to be tough doing 2k every day, but everyone has been so motivated by the Ward family that I'm confident they can do it!

"We hope that the monies raised will help families like theirs who are affected by Dravet Syndrome".

The campaign has managed to gain traction beyond Oxfordshire, with a total of over 360 participants from all over the UK and beyond.

Participants will carry out a daily distance of 2K for children and 5K for adults in any way they prefer.

There's a group run planned at London’s Regent’s Park on Saturday, May 4 at 9.40am.

Dominic’s family, living in London, will be participating in the challenge.

So far, the campaign has raised around £10,000 and aims to hit over £85,000 by the end of May for Dravet Syndrome UK.

Galia Wilson, chair of trustees at Dravet Syndrome UK, said: “We are incredibly grateful to Tamara for leading this wonderful challenge and everyone taking part in this year’s #EveryDayinMay4Dravet event which is set to be the biggest and best yet.

"The funds raised will make a huge difference in helping us to continue our vital work supporting and empowering families, educating professionals and funding research.

"A huge thank you to everyone getting involved and pounding those pavements throughout May!”.