A Sandbach man has raised a bumper £1,400 after running the London Marathon to raise money to help adults with physical disabilities.

Dave Hursthouse, assistive technology project manager at Hill House, Leonard Cheshire Home in Sandbach, raised the money for Leonard Cheshire.

It's the first time Dave, who has done many other fitness challenges, had run the London Marathon in April. 

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

"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 was 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. 

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