Mild mannered check out operator Jacob Snickers has done it again! Jacob who, during the week, can be found cheerfully scanning your bunch of coconuts and half a dozen eggs in a local supermarket, has announced that he has smashed his fund-raising target of £30,000.
Last year, in an exclusive interview with SomersetClive, Jacob revealed his big secret and we were able to share with you that Jacob and Smalltown Superhero Runningman are one and the same person.
Residents of Smalltown have long been familiar with the sight of the Superhero Runningman pounding the streets in search of fund raising opportunities but, before we shared his secret with our readers, no one had any idea of his true identity.
Unmasking himself Jason said at the time “Wherever there’s a running event and a chance to gain sponsorship for charity I’m always ready and willing to drop whatever I’m doing to take part. I hope to be able to hit my target of £30,000 next year.“
Unfortunately, although he has still been able to pull his shorts on over his tracksuit bottoms, Jacob has been unable to run after sustaining an injury earlier this year, but this hasn’t held him back.
I caught up with Jacob to ask him how it has been going. My task was made easier because Jacob wasn’t able to run away from me.
Jacob told me “I haven’t been able to run as many marathons as I would have liked this year, but I’ve been continuing my fundraising activities and recently held a raffle which saw a good number of tickets sold and this helped me meet my target. I have completed a total of 194 marathons since I began my mission, although for my most recent events I’ve had to walk instead of run.”
Jacob is hoping to get back into training soon and wants to regain his superhero powers as quickly as possible so that he can get back to rushing to the aid of people who need his assistance.
So the next time you are doing your shopping keep an eye out for Jacob, and don’t make any sudden loud noises, because when Jacob hears a loud bang his instincts take over and you may find yourself having to use the self-scan checkouts as Jacob heads off into the distance, thinking he’s heard a starting pistol.