A Doddington man who is gearing up to run the length of two marathons in one day has raised £1,000 for a hospital charity having been inspired by two “local heroes”.

James Langley, who is a petty officer in the Royal Navy, is taking on the nationwide 2.6 challenge, but is instead removing the decimal point and doubling it to 52 miles. He has set a fundraising target of £2,000.

“I would like to raise as much money as possible for the Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust. I have chosen this charity due to two local heroes in my home village.

“Daniel Eggleton has successfully kicked COVID 19’s bum, after a long stint in Addenbrookes intensive care, having to be put into an induced coma.

“Isla McNulty, a seven-year-old girl, is currently being treated at Addenbrookes for a brain tumour.

Cambs Times: Doddington fundraiser James Langley has set himself the challenge of running 52 miles on June 12. He has already raised ?1,005 towards his ?2,000 target for a hospital charity inspired by two "local heroes" in the village. This picture shows James crossing the finish line for Ironman UK, having raised over ?3,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Picture: JAMES LANGLEYDoddington fundraiser James Langley has set himself the challenge of running 52 miles on June 12. He has already raised ?1,005 towards his ?2,000 target for a hospital charity inspired by two "local heroes" in the village. This picture shows James crossing the finish line for Ironman UK, having raised over ?3,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Picture: JAMES LANGLEY (Image: Archant)

“This will be a tough challenge for me. As some of you know I have recently been diagnosed with an inflammatory arthritis.

“I am currently feeling good and I have everything crossed that I will not flare between now and then.

“I know times are hard for everyone, however if you could spare any change to sponsor this, it would be really appreciated.”

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Cambs Times: Doddington fundraiser James Langley has set himself the challenge of running 52 miles on June 12. He has already raised ?1,005 towards his ?2,000 target for a hospital charity inspired by two "local heroes" in the village. This picture was taken at the half Ironman in California pre-arthritis. Picture: JAMES LANGLEYDoddington fundraiser James Langley has set himself the challenge of running 52 miles on June 12. He has already raised ?1,005 towards his ?2,000 target for a hospital charity inspired by two "local heroes" in the village. This picture was taken at the half Ironman in California pre-arthritis. Picture: JAMES LANGLEY (Image: Archant)

Cambs Times: Doddington fundraiser James Langley has set himself the challenge of running 52 miles on June 12. He has already raised ?1,005 towards his ?2,000 target for a hospital charity inspired by two "local heroes" in the village. This picture was taken at the half Ironman in California pre-arthritis. Picture: JAMES LANGLEYDoddington fundraiser James Langley has set himself the challenge of running 52 miles on June 12. He has already raised ?1,005 towards his ?2,000 target for a hospital charity inspired by two "local heroes" in the village. This picture was taken at the half Ironman in California pre-arthritis. Picture: JAMES LANGLEY (Image: Archant)