Marathon effort for heart charity

Among the 400 runners taking on the London Marathon for the British Heart Foundation was Rustington man Nick Hutcherson.
Rustington man Nick Hutcherson finished the London Marathin in an impressive three hours 40 minutesRustington man Nick Hutcherson finished the London Marathin in an impressive three hours 40 minutes
Rustington man Nick Hutcherson finished the London Marathin in an impressive three hours 40 minutes

He chose the charity because heart disease has affected both his parents.

Having taken up running only four years ago, Nick finished in an impressive three hours 40 minutes.

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“Running the London Marathon was such an incredible experience,” he said.

“The atmosphere on the day was fantastic and I’m so proud to have been running for the BHF. Knowing that I was running for such a great cause, raising money for their vital research, really spurred me on to the finish line.

“Hopefully the money I raise will help make a difference to the millions of people in the UK living with heart and circulatory disease.”

His dad David passed away eight years ago, aged 63, from heart problems caused by an enlarged heart.

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His mum Jane, 71, is one of just a few people in the UK to suffer from a self-corrected transfiguration of the heart and she had her heart valve replaced just a year ago.

The marathon has raised more than £500,000 for the BHF.

Shonali Rodrigues, head of events, said: “Without the dedication and commitment of people like Nick, we wouldn’t be able to fund research that has broken new ground, revolutionised treatments and transformed the lives of millions of people in the UK.”

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