A Sandbach man is running the London Marathon in a bid to raise money to help adults with physical disabilities.

Dave Hursthouse, assistive technology project manager at Hill House, Leonard Cheshire Home in Sandbach, has run marathons before.

This will be the keen runner's twelfth but it's the first time the avid fitness fan has run the London Marathon which takes place next weekend.

"I've been doing sports adventure challenges for 13 years now," said Dave. 

Dave running the Pen Llyn Ultra Marathon in Wales. (Photo: Dave Hursthouse)

"I've actually been trying to get a place in the London Marathon for years, but the ballot is like winning the lottery.

"There are about 457,000 applicants each year, and only 40,000 people get to race, so I couldn't be happier.

"Running for Leonard Cheshire is close to my heart for so many reasons. The majority of the work we do is funded by charitable donations.

"I figured I needed to put my money where my mouth was and ask people to sponsor me so we can continue carrying out the life-changing work we do.

"The work we do in Assistive Technology will be the future of social care, which is why it's so important. 

"We are helping people who are nonverbal by giving independence and expressive communication.

And Dave has had plenty of training for next Sunday's marathon (April 23rd) and is hoping as many people as possible will support him.

Donations can be made via https://2023tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/dave-hursthouse

"I've run a lot of marathons, including ultra-marathons and the Ironman Triathlon race, so I've done a lot of training over the years. I believe there's no real better training for running than running!"

Sandbach Nub News wishes Dave the best of luck.