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Emmerdale<\/a> star Joe-Warren Plant<\/a> has been praised by fans and co-stars after completing a huge personal challenge. The Jacob Gallagher actor took part in the Berlin Marathon over the weekend to raise money for the Mental Health Foundation.<\/p>\n

Sharing photos from the event on Instagram<\/a>, Joe wrote: “Can\u2019t get over how amazing this past weekend has been. Since my first Marathon last year in Edinburgh I\u2019ve been desperate to do another. I feel very lucky to box one of the@wmmajors off for my 2nd attempt! (Berlin is so cool!<\/p>\n

“After a poor second half to my training plan I didn\u2019t manage to get the Sub 4 I wanted but maybe next time. Reminder to self: Never underestimate a Marathon!<\/p>\n

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“I\u2019m struggling to think of things to say that will do these moments justice. But what I can say is whilst it\u2019s definitely one of the most difficult of challenges, I encourage everyone to do at least one in their lifetime.”<\/p>\n

Joe, who has already raised \u00a31,257 for the charity via his JustGiving page<\/a>, thanked everyone who has donated so far, adding: “Your generosity is what kept me going throughout those 4hrs and 14 minutes. From the bottom of my heart, it means a lot.<\/p>\n

“I\u2019m not quite at my target yet so if I can once again encourage people to go to the Just Giving page in my bio, in support of @mentalhealthfoundation I will be forever grateful.”<\/p>\n

In the comments Joe recieved much praise from his co-stars, with Charity Dingle actress Emma Atkins<\/a> even writing that she was in tears over his achievement. <\/p>\n

Emma wrote: “Aw Joe this is beautiful what an incredible achievement you got me crying here. Sending warm hugs you legend. Well done. I\u2019ll be sure to donate xxxx.”<\/p>\n

Laura Norton<\/a> added: “Well done superhuman superhero,” while Karen Blick wrote: “Well done amazing achievement.”<\/p>\n

On his JustGiving page, Joe explained why he chose the Mental Health Foundation to raise money for. <\/p>\n

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“We need to give more people the opportunities and tools to receive the help they need,” the actor wrote.<\/p>\n

“So we can curate our own guide book. So we can figure out what works for us. So we don\u2019t have to suffer in silence.<\/p>\n

“I hold this topic very, very close to my heart. And I know a lot of other people do to. It\u2019s in our nature to care and to help one another.”<\/p>\n

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