Liverpool midfielder James Milner sent an inspiring message to a nine-year-old running 30 miles in honour of his uncle who took his own life in 2018.
Jordan Banks, who gets called "mini-Milner" due to his determination in life and on the football pitch, decided to take on the challenge because his uncle Reece would have turned 30 this year.
The Blackpool schoolboy is raising money for the 'Counselling in the Community' service in his area - a hub that supports people with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD and substance misuse.
He's running 30 miles over a 10-day period and has so far raised almost £2,500 so far and throughout the challenge, Jordan has been eager to raise more awareness through his Liverpool heroes.
After learning about the youngster's efforts, the ECHO's sister paper LancsLive contaced the Reds to see if they could arrange something to help Jordan and it was Milner who sent back a wonderful recorded message.
The Reds vice-captain said: "Hi Jordan, how's it going? I've heard that you're doing an amazing thing in raising funds for counselling in honour of your uncle Reece.
"I think running a marathon is an incredible feat, and it's difficult with people doing it with legs a lot bigger than yours, but to do 30 miles is incredible.
"I heard you get called mini-Milner because you're very determined, so that's an amazing skill to have, never ever give up and I hear you've been out in all weather fighting in the cold and the rain, so you keep going, and keep doing what you're doing mate.
"Just remember you'll never walk alone, all the boys are behind you and I'll send you a couple of shirts - one for yourself for doing an amazing thing and another that you can hopefully raise a bit of money from and put it towards all the money you're raising.
"Well done bud, it's an amazing achievement and you should be very proud."
Jordan's mum, 38-year-old Danielle Begg told the ECHO's sister paper LancsLive : "He's made up, he cannot believe it. He's shaking and said 'oh wow he knows my name!'.
"He then said 'it's crazy and I hope he likes me being like him.' He's in shock and I think I am too. He's so, so happy!"
*To find more out more about Jordan's fundraiser and Counselling in the Community, please visit the JustGiving page here.
In reference to the use of the club's motto 'You'll Look Never Walk Alone, Danielle said: "It's amazing and it's like it means that not only do they support us but also they stand with us - that times are hard but your not on your own."
