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Anthony France

Father’s pride as ‘incredible’ friend takes on marathon challenge for premature babies

Rodger Hughes, whose son was born prematurely

(Picture: Supplied)

A father whose son was born so prematurely he could have fitted “inside a pint glass” has spoken of his pride in his best friend, who is running seven marathons in seven days to raise funds for parents in a similar situation.

Rodger and Nicola Hughes’s son, Sebastian, weighed 680g (1lb 8oz) when he arrived four months early in October 2013.

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