Community's praise for 'amazing' Big Pink Dress man as he takes on 2019 Great North Run
Gazette readers have shared their praise for a much-loved South Shields fundraiser as he completed the Great North Run – despite a heart scare.
But this year, he feared he couldn’t take part in the famous half marathon after a heart scare in July.
Doctors at South Tyneside District Hospital told him he had a problem with a valve in his heart, exacerbated by high blood pressure.
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The dad-of-one, who has spent the last five years fundraising for numerous charities, then announced that he wouldn’t be taking part in the Great North Run.
Colin told the Gazette: “I went to the doctor and he gave me the all-clear. I took my time, incredibly slow this year. but I wanted to do it for my chosen charity.”
Gazette readers have shared their delight that Colin took part.
Keith Bays said: “Absolutely amazing! This man is a legend!”
Sara Jane Bays said: “Well done Colin. So pleased you managed to do it. Looked out for you all day.”
Jahan Miah said: “Wonderful. What an inspiration!”
Susan Brash said: “Well done Colin. Hope you heard us cheering wildly for you when you passed our CRUK bus.”
Lizzie Forster said: “So pleased you were able to do the GNR.”
Allan England said: “He’s amazing! How he completed it in the heat yesterday is amazing.”
Stuart Cook said: “Saw him on John Reid Road got a smile n a wave. Nice bloke.”
Sharon Yorston said: “Well done Colin. The kayaks are a lifeline to families like myself. We are honoured to have you as our patron.”
Colin raised money for KAYAKS – South Tyneside's Kids And Young Adults Klub - which helps youngsters with special needs.
He is a patron for the charity.