Island man with heart condition and MS to run London Marathon
An Isle of Wight man is set to run the London Marathon to raise funds for Blind Veterans UK.
Osman Cole, 29, who works for the charity, will take on the challenge on April 27.
Mr Cole said: "I'd been at the charity for almost a year when I decided to take on this challenge.
"In my role, I often hear the powerful stories of grit and determination from our blind veterans, which inspired me to do something for them."
Mr Cole was diagnosed with a heart condition and multiple sclerosis last year, which initially left him unable to walk for more than two minutes.
However, he has since built up his strength and fitness.
He said: "I want to show people that you can overcome the symptoms, and I wasn't about to let it beat me."
Mr Cole has already completed the Southampton Half Marathon and the Barcelona Marathon this year and plans to take on the Great North Run.
He hopes to raise £2,000 for Blind Veterans UK.
To support Mr Cole, visit his fundraising page at justgiving.com/page/osmancole.
Blind Veterans UK supports thousands of blind veterans across the country.
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