Dubai pupil, 9, raises money for children in need – in pictures

Finlay Reeves, 9, a British pupil at Brighton College Dubai, has walked 60 kilometres across the UAE for a good cause. Here, he is pictured with his younger brother, Frankie, 7. All photos: Abigail Reeves
Finlay Reeves, 9, a British pupil at Brighton College Dubai, has walked 60 kilometres across the UAE for a good cause. Here, he is pictured with his younger brother, Frankie, 7. All photos: Abigail Reeves
Finlay and his brother Frankie walk in the desert.
Finlay and his brother Frankie walk in the desert.
Finlay hiked through wadis and on the edges of mangroves, used ropes to ascend mountains and walked through deserted villages in the UAE to raise money for underprivileged children.
Finlay hiked through wadis and on the edges of mangroves, used ropes to ascend mountains and walked through deserted villages in the UAE to raise money for underprivileged children.
Finlay set himself the challenge to raise money for Football for Humanity, a UK-based charity and was able to raise £3,500.
Finlay set himself the challenge to raise money for Football for Humanity, a UK-based charity and was able to raise £3,500.
Of all the emirates, Finlay’s favourite hike was in Ras Al Khaimah.
Of all the emirates, Finlay’s favourite hike was in Ras Al Khaimah.
In Ras Al Khaimah, Finlay hiked through Wadi Naqab and Wadi Koob.
In Ras Al Khaimah, Finlay hiked through Wadi Naqab and Wadi Koob.
Darren Reeves, Finlay’s father, says he and his wife noticed that their son was a capable hiker very early on.
Darren Reeves, Finlay’s father, says he and his wife noticed that their son was a capable hiker very early on.
His challenge ended on March 27 when Expo 2020 Dubai hosted Finlay and his friends to complete a 7km trek within the site grounds.
His challenge ended on March 27 when Expo 2020 Dubai hosted Finlay and his friends to complete a 7km trek within the site grounds.
Finlay and his friends at Expo 2020 Dubai.
Finlay and his friends at Expo 2020 Dubai.