Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe Aug. 31 (UPI) -- A British man bounced more than 10 miles on an inflatable ball to set a Guinness World Record and raise money for charity. David Kay, of Blackpool, said he came up with the idea for his record-breaking journey on a "space hopper," an inflatable ball that allows a rider to bounce in the sitting position, while brainstorming plans for Trinity Hospice and Palliative Care Services fundraisers. Advertisement Kay said he has originally intended to bounce a full 13 miles down the Fylde coast, but he decided to stop after 10 1/2 miles due to the number of space hoppers he popped along the way and the strain the 17-hour bouncing session was putting on his body. Kay said he took care to follow Guinness rules, including having someone videoing him at all times. He said a member of his support team walked in front of him with a broom to keep potential hazards from popping his hoppers. Trinity Hospice and Palliative Care Services said Kay surpassed his $13,750 fundraising goal. Read More Raw chicken ends up on Seattle airport's baggage carousel Owner surrenders pet cougar kept in New York City apartment Entangled sheep rescued from backyard soccer net
