Coatbridge man running Edinburgh Marathon for second time in aid of charity SCIAF - after breaking his foot on his first outing
Lee Dornan, 36, is an accountant for the humanitarian organisation and has visited Zambia and South Sudan during his work.
Coatbridge man Lee Dornan is hoping for better luck when he takes on the Edinburgh Marathon for the second time - after breaking his foot on his first outing.
Lee, 36, is an accountant for the humanitarian charity SCIAF and has visited Zambia and South Sudan in the course of his work.
He will run the race in the capital once again on Sunday, May 25.
The marathon is also SCIAF's contribution towards the 'Relay of Hope,' a global moment at the end of May when organisations around the world are taking actions to draw attention to the global debt crisis. SCIAF is running its 'Relay of Hope' in Edinburgh, calling for cancellation of crippling debts which trap countries in cycles of poverty.
Lee told Lanarkshire Live: "I trained well before the marathon in 2023 but had a fall a few weeks before race day.
"During the race I felt something go in my foot but managed to hobble over the finish line - barefoot if you can believe it.
"Later that week I found out I had two broken metatarsal bones in my right foot.
"I'm running again this year because several of my colleagues are taking part - and also because I know I can beat my previous time, if I manage to stay in one piece.
"In 2023 I raised almost £2000 which was unbelievable and a huge inspiration. It's probably the reason I decided to finish the race instead of pulling out, injured."
SCIAF, the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund, helps people in the world's poorest places to lift themselves out of poverty, work together to protect our common home, and help them recover from disaster.
For almost six decades SCIAF has reached out global neighbours in need, irrespective of their race, religion or background, sustained by the generosity and love of people in Scotland.
Nine SCIAF staff in total will be running the Edinburgh Marathon, many of whom will be part of a relay team.
Lee has worked for SCIAF for over three years, based in their Glasgow office.
He said: "Still to this day feel privileged to be able to work for an organisation like this.
"Every day, I get to work with people who want to make a difference.
"I get to work with incredible partners and was given the chance to travel to Zambia and South Sudan.
"Unfortunately, this time around, training has been very stop-start due to injuries and life in general but I am as determined as ever to be at starting line with my good friend, Jonathan and the rest of my amazing colleagues."
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