Husband transforms into mermaid to support Guernsey Motor Neurone
"They're a brilliant charity... any form of support you could imaging they are there, they are ready to help and willing to help, they are amazing," he said."I wanted to do something to mark my birthday, I'll be 42 this year... I was thinking about it and at my birthday party I stood up and told everyone I was going to do it and that was that." Mr Falla explained every year there was a different theme and this year's was Under the Sea. "As Daisy heard about it she said 'you've got to go with Ariel', so that was it," he said."I said I'd better check with the boys first and they were all great sports and they said 'if that's what Daisy wants, that's what's happening', so the four of us are dressing up as mermaids and doing it."
Mr Falla added: "Three of the boys came through and said 'yes I'll do that with you mate'... I'm so thankful for their support."I think any marathon, whether it's got alcohol involved or not, a lot of people say the event gets you through and I'm sure this will be just a load of fun on the day."He said he was more worried about the food than the alcohol. "I do love food and drink but running around and eating oysters and steak and cheese I'm not sure," he said."I'll be thinking about my wife when I cross the finish line... and then I'll be really proud of all the money that we've raised and be proud of finishing the distance."
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