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Kaiya Marjoribanks

Blind Stirling runner gets ready to take on marathon challenge for hospice in memory of wife

A Stirling man who has been blind since birth is preparing to run a marathon to raise money for Strathcarron Hospice in memory of his late wife.

In an extraordinary act of courage and commitment, Gordon Luke, aged 53, has committed to running in this year’s Edinburgh Marathon on May 29.

Gordon, who lives and works in Stirling, hoped to run in the Stirling Marathon - but when this was cancelled he was undaunted and decided that the Edinburgh Marathon was a good alternative.

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