Big Pink Dress man running London Marathon on a treadmill at home in South Shields
and live on Freeview channel 276
Only this time, he is doing the equivalent of the London Marathon on a treadmill in his own home.
The actual London Marathon has been moved to Sunday, October 4, because the coronavirus pandemic meant it could not go ahead on its planned date of April 26.
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Hide AdBut Colin was determined to still do his bit for his nominated charity which is Macmillan, and now he will run the same length as the iconic race but at two kilometres each day until April 26.
And watch out for a fancy dress spectacular on the last day. Colin explained more.
“I was meant to raise some money for Macmillan doing the London Marathon and it has been cancelled now until October.
“I just wanted to do my little bit and plus I get my daily exercise now without going out so I am going to do my exercise at home.
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Hide Ad“I am doing 2km a day for 21 days but on the last day, I have got something a little special planned. I am in talks and we are hoping to get 21 of the most iconic fancy dress runners from the London Marathon doing a live stream at the same time.
“That would mean that we did 26 miles for the NHS on the last day.”
Colin organised his 10k Rainbow Dress NHS Walk to say thank you for the support he received while suffering heart probems last year.
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Hide AdThe walk which began at 9.10am, on Saturday, April 4, saw Colin leave South Tyneside Hospital and zig-zag his way through the streets of South Shields to make his way towards Horsley Hill in aid of the NHS Charities Covid-19 Urgent Appeal.
Colin said he was blown away by the community spirit in South Shields and was so proud of his hometown.
But he confessed that this was one of the most difficult walks he has ever done because of all the different streets he walked down.
Colin was rushed to South Tyneside District Hospital in July last year after suffering a problem with a valve in his heart and high blood pressure.
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Hide AdHe said the inspiration behind the walk was to say “thank you” to the health heroes who saved his life.
That walk was held to raise money for the nationwide NHS Charities COVID-19 Urgent Appeal which is gathering pace.
The NHS Charities COVID-19 Urgent Appeal aims to fund well-being packs and gifts for staff and volunteers on wards. It will also fund food deliveries; pay for the cost of travel, parking, and accommodation for NHS staff and for volunteers; and enhance the well-being of NHS staff and volunteers caring for COVID-19 patients.
It’s target is to raise £100million and more than 5,000 people have already pledged their support.
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Hide AdTo support Colin, visit https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=Bigpinkdressfundraising&pageUrl=17.