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Simon aims to soar past his running total

- Require a huge amount of effort and determinat­ion so I could try to raise as much money as possible for such an amazing charity. Like many others, my family has been affected by this terrible disease.” Back in 2015, Simon set himself his first challenge o

SOUTHPORT businessma­n Simon Leyland will swap his suit for his running shoes on June 2 to raise funds for Dementia UK.

Simon, chief executive of Maxwell Hodge Solicitors, will be running from the West Coast to the East Coast, 86 miles in total, aiming to complete the run over three days.

The Ainsdale resident will run along the Hadrian’s Wall path (known as the National Trail) from Bowness in Solway, near Carlisle, to Newcastle.

Simon is calling it “The History Run”, it being a Roman wall and all!

Dementia UK are a Charity who support people suffering from dementia in their homes with a network of Admiral Nurses.

The Charity also supports those family members who care for loved ones with dementia.

Simon said: “I wanted to set myself a challenge that would

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Simon Leyland will swap his suit for his running shoes on June 2, to raise funds for Dementia UK

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