Daily Mirror

Where’s Rob cash?

Kevin’s plea to No10 as he starts another brutal run challenge

- BY STEPHEN WHITE s.white@mirror.co.uk @StephenWhi­te278

MND in 2019, and has already raised more than £5million in his name through gruelling running challenges.

Yesterday he ran 43 miles from Murrayfiel­d Stadium in Edinburgh to Melrose in the Scottish Borders.

The 42-year-old was seen off at dawn by a band of supporters, including former Scotland rugby union internatio­nal Doddie Weir who also has MND.

Kevin is aiming to finish his challenge on Saturday at the Rugby League World Cup final at Old Trafford. He will also run through Newcastle, Middlesbro­ugh, York, Leeds and Bradford this week.

He aims to run more than 300 miles to raise £777,777 in honour of friend Rob, 40, who wore the number seven shirt. His Ultra 7 in 7 challenge has already topped £230,000.

The Department of Health said: “We have invested millions of pounds into MND research and remain committed to spending at least another £50m”

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 ?? ?? MILES AHEAD Kevin on first of ultra marathons yesterday
MILES AHEAD Kevin on first of ultra marathons yesterday
 ?? ?? CHALLENGE Kev on rest break and, right, with Doddie
CHALLENGE Kev on rest break and, right, with Doddie
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Rob and Kevin
FRIENDSHIP Rob and Kevin

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