Three friends skateboarded from Macclesfield to Manchester for charity.

Kane Hall and his pals Jay and Ben rode from Macclesfield Town Hall to Projekts Skatepark to raise money for Anaphylaxis UK.

They were inspired to do so by Kane's partner, who struggles with several serious allergies and has to carry an epi pen on her at all times.

Kane said: "I've seen her have many reactions, ranging from swelling and her skin getting blotchy and red to her throat closing and not being able to breath.

"Any reaction can come on suddenly and can get much worse quickly.

"So, I have seen first-hand how dangerous allergies can be.

"That's why I wanted to do something to try and raise money for Anaphylaxis UK, so they can continue with research for better help and preventative measures for serious allergies."

The trio, all in their 30s, met through their love of skateboarding, which they fostered at West Park in Macclesfield.

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Kane was trying to think of a different way of raising money when he came up with the idea of skating 17 miles from Macclesfield to Manchester.

They completed the ride on Saturday, May 9, and have so far raised around £1,200 for Anaphylaxis UK.

Ben, Jay and Kane completed the 17-mile skate on Saturday, May 9 (Credit: Supplied)

"We started the skate very positive, the weather was brilliant considering the forecast and we did the first 10 miles very quickly and with no issue," Kane said.

"We started slowing around Hazel Grove and once we entered Stockport the sky started to darken and the temperature dropped.

"We had decided earlier on to go to a well-known skate spot while in Stockport. As soon as we go there, we felt a couple of drops of rain."

The trio took shelter in a nearby pub and, after a quick pint, set off again, now having to navigate wet and flooded footpaths.

Kane continued: "We carried on and by the time we made it to Projekts, the weather had cleared up a bit.

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"We were welcomed by my partner, my daughter and friends who had made signs congratulating us and even bought us a couple of beers."

Anaphylaxis UK is the only UK-wide charity operating solely for the growing numbers of people at risk of serious allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.

While there's no treatment or cure for anaphylaxis, the charity aims to create safer environment for everyone with allergies by working with and offering training for the food industry, schools, pre-schools, colleges, health professionals and others.

To find out more and to donate to Kane's fundraiser, visit his JustGiving page here.