'How I took on the London Marathon with MND'

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Sam Perkins, who has motor neurone disease, completed 20 miles of the London Marathon in his wheelchair

A terminally-ill man with motor neurone disease has spoken of his pride as he crossed the finish line at the London Marathon in his wheelchair.The 41-year-old said: "I'm doing it to show that it's possible and that determination can do anything.

 

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